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Preston Docklands – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Ribble Steam Railway

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North West England

Preston Docklands – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Ribble Steam Railway

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Preston Docklands – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Ribble Steam Railway

02:12

8.58km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

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After 1.67 km for 150 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

373 m

Larches Wood

Forest

852 m

Whinfield Wood

Forest

3

1.81 km

Preston Docks

Highlight • Structure

Preston Dock opened in 1892 and, at the time, was the largest single dock in the country. The basin was named after Queen Victoria's first son, Albert Edward the Prince …

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4

2.48 km

View of Lancaster Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.19 km

Preston Docklands

Highlight • River

6

3.66 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.

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

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7

7.20 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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B

8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

1.21 km

859 m

286 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.96 km

1.88 km

1.21 km

120 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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8°C

49 %

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