Take to the waterways 
The famous Leeds and Liverpool Canal - the longest in Britain - is
one of West Lancashire's most attractive features, winding lazily
along from Appley Bridge in the east to Haskayne in the west.
Although no longer used for commerce and business travel, it is
still very popular with pleasure craft and holiday makers
today.
The canal and its locks provide an interesting feature to many of
the villages. At Rufford the canal links to the River Douglas, and
to the Ribble at Tarleton.
The
delightful towpaths are enjoyed by walkers, anglers, cyclists and
horse riders - far from the bustling towns and roads, while canal
side hostelries offer delicious food for boating enthusiasts,
ramblers and families.
A recent image improvement project for the canal saw three new
public artworks appearing alongside it at Lathom and Parbold. A
stone carving of three fish, an activity table made from discarded
lock gates and 'The Angel' sculpture, all capture the spirit of the
famous canal, while adding character to the local countryside.
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