View from Crank Road – Ashurst Beacon loop from Hough Green

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View from Crank Road – Ashurst Beacon loop from Hough Green

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View from Crank Road – Ashurst Beacon loop from Hough Green

05:49

93.0km

980m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.2 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.8 km

View from Crank Road

Highlight • Climb

This is a cracking climb if you head from Windle you will hit Crank Road after Red Cat lane. It's Is a good 14% after the golf course

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21.0 km

Holl's Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great stop before the climb. Go just before sun set.

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28.3 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

28.6 km

Ashurst Beacon

Highlight • Monument

An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

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46.0 km

Square's Wood

Forest

46.7 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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52.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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68.0 km

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beacon Country Park is our flagship countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rollingBeacon Country Park countryside spread across the slopes of Ashurst Beacon between Upholland, Dalton and Skelmersdale.

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76.5 km