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View of Cockersand Lighthouse – Plover Scar Lighthouse loop from Glasson Dock

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View of Cockersand Lighthouse – Plover Scar Lighthouse loop from Glasson Dock

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View of Cockersand Lighthouse – Plover Scar Lighthouse loop from Glasson Dock

02:45

10.8km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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76 m

Dalton Arms pub

Highlight • Other

A decent enough Thwaites pub.

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130 m

Glasson Deli & Grocery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic steak sandwiches. Great self service coffee. Lovely people. Also fantastic Smokery next door with the kindest staff

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1.38 km

Lancashire Coastal Path: Glasson Dock to the Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Can be quite muddy and takes in part of the Lancashire Coastal path

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2.13 km

View of Cockersand Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

This was a very wild and windy day. Most of the Abbey is in Ruins but it is still worth a visit

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2.78 km

Cockerham Sands

Highlight • Beach

Perfect as the sun goes down

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3.37 km

Plover Scar Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Standing watch over the entrance to the Lune Estuary, Plover Scar Lighthouse is a conspicuous landmark on the Lancashire coastline. Built in 1847, it consists of a 26-foot (8 m) …

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4.59 km

Old Stone Barns near Cockerham

Highlight • Structure

Safe Bridleway and very little traffic. Beware though of some very sharp bends

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10.5 km

View of the Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of this route involves riding on the A6. Expect fast passing traffic

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

3.52 km

3.26 km

169 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

2.89 km

1.95 km

982 m

229 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

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View of Cockersand Lighthouse – Plover Scar Lighthouse loop from Glasson Dock

Dalton Arms pub

Glasson Deli & Grocery

Lancashire Coastal Path: Glasson Dock to the Abbey

View of Cockersand Lighthouse

Cockerham Sands

Plover Scar Lighthouse

Old Stone Barns near Cockerham

View of the Estuary

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