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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Sefton
Formby

Southport Pier – Southport Pier loop from Formby

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Sefton
Formby

Southport Pier – Southport Pier loop from Formby

Moderate

24

riders

Southport Pier – Southport Pier loop from Formby

03:15

56.7km

100m

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: February 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 48 m for 91 m

Customers only

After 56.6 km for 91 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.76 km

Woodland Path, Ainsdale National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Ainsdale National Nature Reserve is one of the best remaining strongholds for the rare natterjack toad, Europe’s loudest amphibian. Red squirrels can occasionally be seen in amongst the reserve’s pine …

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2

10.5 km

View of Southport Beach at Sunset

Highlight • Beach

Southport beach really does boast some of the most amazing views of the coast.

With long sandy beaches and a coast-line that stretches 22 miles across Sefton, you can soak …

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3

13.2 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

View of the Pier at the far end of Southport Promenade, socially distanced from the masses.

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4

13.4 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have a nice view from the end of the pier!

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5

13.7 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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6

16.1 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Bridge

If your on a road bike watch out for tram lines. Beautiful scenery out to sea and of the southport coast.

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7

16.8 km

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice road and on clear days you can spot Blackpool Tower.
Lots of wildlife and natural beauty

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26.4 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

27.3 km

Mere Brow Wood

Forest

10

51.1 km

Formby End of the Cheshire Lines Path

Highlight • Beach

lovely ride around the coast

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B

56.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

19.4 km

4.82 km

1.27 km

140 m

123 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

13.8 km

4.19 km

231 m

144 m

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Friday 15 May

12°C

7°C

67 %

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