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North West England

Ashurst Beacon – View of Sparrow Hill loop from Skelmersdale

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Ashurst Beacon – View of Sparrow Hill loop from Skelmersdale

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Ashurst Beacon – View of Sparrow Hill loop from Skelmersdale

01:21

19.6km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.4 km for 209 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.27 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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2

3.92 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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3

5.37 km

The Victoria Pub

Highlight • Pub

4

8.04 km

Il Mulino Restaurant & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub

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5

11.6 km

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Trail

Nice running trails through gorge with little stream.

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6

12.7 km

View of Sparrow Hill

Highlight • Climb

Sparrow Hill is in the area of Parbold and there is some great climbs here. 16-22%

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7

13.1 km

Parbold Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the ride up Sparrow Hill and see the views of Parbold below

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8

14.8 km

Ann House Gallery (Parbold Tower)

Highlight • Monument

B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

3.37 km

1.72 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

1.34 km

600 m

392 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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