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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

01:44

26.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.22 km for 301 m

After 19.0 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.17 km

Centurion Tank – Made in Leyland

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the canal if your heading to Blackpool

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6.16 km

Guild Wheel Cycle Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Brand new cycle safety feature and part of the guild wheel.

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8.40 km

Beach Hut Cafe at Preston Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Preston Marina

Website: prestonmarina.co.uk/index.php/the-beach-hut-coffee-shop

Check cafe opening times on above link.

If you see only 3 photos, open:
komoot.com/highlight/4011081

1st photo from outside the Beach Hut Cafe - a view of the boat moorings and the Marina.

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9.36 km

Ribble Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

The Ribble Steam railway is a standard gauge preserved railway in Lancashire. It was opened in 2005 and runs along Preston Docks. Here you can see both the railway and views of the river Ribble.

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17.0 km

Haslam Park Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Tip1
Photo-Guide or Satnav through the Nature Reserve to Cottam Lane - Walk or 10min Cycle

The 3rd photo, P3, shows this highlight's location, red 2, beside Lancaster Canal bridge 15.

If you see only Tip1 open:
komoot.com/highlight/4114660

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17.6 km

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

flat - completely flat. Towpath - best with gravel bike. Beautiful though

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22.2 km

The Continental, Preston

Highlight • Pub

The Continental is a Preston pub and restaurant serving British cuisine and real ales, as well as hosting live music gigs, films, cultural events and the now-legendary Continental Beer Festival.

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

3.47 km

2.74 km

2.44 km

1.62 km

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

3.55 km

3.16 km

676 m

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

Centurion Tank – Made in Leyland

Guild Wheel Cycle Lane

Beach Hut Cafe at Preston Marina

Ribble Steam Railway

Haslam Park Nature Reserve

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