Hoghton Tower War Memorial – Pleasington Priory loop from Clayton-le-Woods

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Hoghton Tower War Memorial – Pleasington Priory loop from Clayton-le-Woods

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Hoghton Tower War Memorial – Pleasington Priory loop from Clayton-le-Woods

02:30

37.7km

520m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.0 km for 124 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.68 km

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful made memorial to remember those who where lost.

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13.8 km

The Old Bell Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Step into the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this 150 year old pub full of Lancashire tradition, located in the picturesque village of Pleasington.

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23.1 km

Clog & Billycock

Highlight • Restaurant

The Clog & Billycock is named after its former landlord who wore his clogs and billycock whilst pulling pints behind the bar. There has been a pub here for over …

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23.9 km

Lodge House Wood

Forest

26.2 km

Built between 1816 and 1819, the Roman Catholic Pleasington Priory is a beautiful church comprising mixed Gothic styles. Described by the eminent architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as 'an astonishing church', …

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30.0 km

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque area watching the canal boats go by definitely worth a break here and enjoy

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30.8 km

The Royal Oak, Riley Green

Highlight • Restaurant

The Royal Oak is situated in a beautiful part of Lancashire, only a short distance away from the famous Hoghton Tower, and is the perfect place for lunch or dinner. …

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37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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