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The Goit

Free admission

The Goit — Canal in Lancashire, England.

The Goit, canals in Lancashire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Chorley · 3.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Goit is a canal in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Canal in Lancashire, England". Coordinates: 53.6700°, -2.5750°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Goit (sometimes written The Goyt) (see Oxford English Dictionary - Gote - a watercourse; any channel for water; a stream. Chiefly northern dialect.) is a canal used for transporting drinking water along the Rivington chain in Lancashire, England. The section in Brinscall is currently covered, and a local campaign is ongoing to attempt to uncover the water. The Goit is now uncovered from Brinscall down to Anglezarke, passing through White Coppice, a path follows its course the whole way on either side.

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Coordinates
53.6700, -2.5750
County
Lancashire
District
Chorley
Parish
Heapey
Postcode
PR6 9DD
Parliamentary constituency
Chorley
Nearest railway station
Chorley3.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Goit?
The Goit is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 9DD), in the parish of Heapey.
Is The Goit a protected site?
Yes — The Goit is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Goit free to visit?
Yes, The Goit is free to enter.
How do I get to The Goit?
The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 9DD.