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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

03:22

13.3km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.59 km

Green Drive Wood

Forest

6.81 km

Sparrow Park

Forest

7.12 km

Apex Cycleworks Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Lytham’s new and first cycle cafe and bike repair workshop is proving a big hit – but the good news is, you don’t have to wear lycra to visit!
Laura Welton and James White got their heads together to create APEX Cycleworks in June, and they’ve not looked back since after becoming a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

With James’ expertise as a cycle technician, the pair wanted to open a cycle cafe with adjoining bike workshop to act as a hub for the cycling community.

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7.48 km

Chuck's Wagon Coffee & Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

Jamie makes the best coffee on this route. My favourite stop. Great coffee, cold drinks as well. Cash, card or phone payments accepted!

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7.73 km

The Mussel Tank, Lytham Green

Highlight • Historical Site

The Coastal Path along the front of Lytham has significant history with monuments along the way and amazing views of the Lake District and Bolton.

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8.17 km

Lytham Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Lytham Windmill is situated on Lytham Green in the coastal town of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. It is of the type known as a tower mill and was designed for grinding wheat and oats to make flour or bran.

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8.31 km

Lytham Windmill and Lifeboat Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

It’s free to get in but check the web page for seasonal opening times lythamwindmill.co.uk

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8.84 km

Ribble Estuary

Highlight • River

After its long journey from the magnificent heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the Ribble empties into the Irish Sea just to the west of Preston.

It is one of Britain's most important estuaries for waders. Oystercatchers, grey plover, knot, sanderling, dunlin and black-tailed godwit are amongst the species that can be spotted. At high tide, the seawall at Fairhaven Lake is a good place to observe the birds.

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

3.52 km

1.60 km

1.35 km

925 m

382 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

2.67 km

1.89 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

Apex Cycleworks Café

Chuck's Wagon Coffee & Refreshments

The Mussel Tank, Lytham Green

Lytham Windmill

Lytham Windmill and Lifeboat Museum

Ribble Estuary

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