Up Holland, a village and civil parish in West Lancashire, England, offers diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor pursuits. The area features rolling meadows, ancient woodlands like Dean Wood, and the elevated terrain of Beacon Country Park, which includes Ashurst Beacon. These natural features provide varied environments for several sports like road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, hiking, and more. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also provides accessible, flat routes through the region.
Up Holland provides…
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135
riders
50.3km
02:16
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50.3km
02:05
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

38
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52.2km
02:17
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

80
riders
50.9km
02:06
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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54
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30.5km
02:08
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.9km
03:26
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.3km
01:32
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
hikers
11.5km
03:10
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.42km
01:29
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.82km
01:02
50m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.62km
01:13
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
runners
8.11km
00:57
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.4km
01:17
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.89km
00:54
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.03km
00:59
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
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62.1km
03:10
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.3km
02:08
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.6km
02:59
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.3km
01:38
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27.1km
01:45
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.3km
02:02
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.9km
02:49
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
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19.0km
01:16
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Up Holland offers diverse outdoor activities such as Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features varied landscapes, from woodlands to canal paths and elevated parks. More than 80 routes are available across these sports.
Up Holland provides several road cycling routes, with 11 routes specifically for road bikes. These routes often feature rolling terrain and scenic countryside views. For detailed information and route suggestions, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Up Holland guide.
Yes, Up Holland offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal provides flat, accessible paths suitable for all ages. For specific family-oriented hiking suggestions, consult the Family-friendly hikes around Up Holland guide.
Hiking trails are abundant in Up Holland, with 22 routes available. Notable locations include Beacon Country Park and Dean Wood, offering varied terrain from woodland paths to elevated viewpoints. The Hiking around Up Holland guide provides comprehensive trail information.
Key natural features include Beacon Country Park, home to Ashurst Beacon which offers panoramic views. Dean Wood is an ancient woodland known for its bluebells and historical mining evidence. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also provides a significant natural and recreational corridor.
Yes, Up Holland has trails suitable for walking with dogs. Many of the natural areas, including parts of Beacon Country Park and Dean Wood, welcome dogs. A dedicated guide, Dog-friendly hikes around Up Holland, lists specific routes.
Beacon Country Park is a 300-acre park featuring rolling meadows, woodlands, and Ashurst Beacon. It is known for its panoramic views across Lancashire and the West Pennine Moors. The park offers various trails for different ability levels.
Up Holland includes options for mountain biking, with 2 routes specifically categorized for MTB. Additionally, there are routes for gravel biking, which can offer a similar experience on mixed terrain. The MTB Trails around Up Holland guide provides more details.
Up Holland is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 46,000 visitors having explored the region. The routes have received over 4,000 ratings, averaging 4.53 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Up Holland, covering various sports and interests. These include guides for Road Cycling, Hiking, Running, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for Up Holland Parish Council is uphollandpc.gov.uk. This site provides information relevant to the local area. For specific park or amenity inquiries, checking the West Lancashire Borough Council website may also be helpful.
Yes, Up Holland's outdoor routes often pass near or through areas with local amenities. The region is highlighted as having 'pub' stops, indicating opportunities for refreshments. Planning a route with komoot can help identify such points of interest.
Cycling routes in Up Holland feature varied terrain. Road cycling routes typically involve rolling hills and rural roads. Touring cyclists can find flatter, accessible paths along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Mountain and gravel biking routes offer more challenging mixed-surface and off-road sections.
Up Holland offers 17 routes specifically for touring cycling. These routes often utilize the flat and accessible paths along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, as well as quieter country roads. The Cycling around Up Holland guide provides more information for touring cyclists.
Route lengths in Up Holland vary significantly depending on the sport and specific trail. For example, hiking routes can range from short, easy loops to longer excursions. Komoot guides and individual route descriptions provide specific distance details for each trail, typically in miles (kilometers).

