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Ashurst Beacon – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Croston

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North West England

Ashurst Beacon – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Croston

Hard

15

riders

Ashurst Beacon – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Croston

03:59

65.3km

460m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.73 km for 220 m

After 17.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

913 m

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

Tip by

2

5.84 km

Eccleston Delph Café

Highlight • Cafe

fabulous cafe stop, super chip barms

Tip by

14.2 km

Haldren Wood

Forest

4

15.4 km

Crow Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice winding climb up a tree-lined lane.

Tip by

17.8 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

6

18.1 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 …

Tip by

7

32.1 km

The Stanley Arms, Aughton

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pint

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8

47.2 km

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

Tip by

9

60.7 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

Tip by

10

62.9 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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B

65.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.8 km

1.32 km

1.30 km

664 m

171 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

10.7 km

1.10 km

341 m

263 m

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