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Ribble Estuary – Lytham Windmill loop from Freckleton

Ribble Estuary – Lytham Windmill loop from Freckleton

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Ribble Estuary – Lytham Windmill loop from Freckleton

00:41

16.3km

40m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 3.59 km for 267 m

After 12.5 km for 442 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.05 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 …

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7.57 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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7.72 km

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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8.16 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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8.49 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 …

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

3.21 km

3.01 km

733 m

663 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

1.46 km

553 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

27°C

13°C

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Ribble Estuary – Lytham Windmill loop from Freckleton

Ribble Estuary

Lytham Windmill and Lifeboat Museum

Lytham Windmill

The Mussel Tank, Lytham Green

Apex Cycleworks Café

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