Blackpool Tower – Bispham Seafront loop from Layton

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Blackpool Tower – Bispham Seafront loop from Layton

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206

runners

Blackpool Tower – Bispham Seafront loop from Layton

02:48

26.7km

100m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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7.53 km

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Highlight • Monument

Blackpool Pleasure Beach was originally a disreputable fairground. However in 1896, John Outhwaite and William Bean changed all of that, opening a popular amusement park on the site. The rest, as they say, is history.

Today, the Pleasure Beach is still one of the top tourist attractions in the North and hosts many iconic rides. None is more famous than the Big One, the tallest, steepest and second fastest roller coaster in the world when it launched in 1994. The initial drop plummets 205 feet (62 m) towards the beach — a thrilling prospect.

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10.6 km

Comedy Carpet, Blackpool

Highlight • Monument

"Blackpool's Comedy Carpet sits in the shadow of the world famous Blackpool Tower – and it’s one of the largest pieces of public art ever commissioned in the UK.

There’s nothing like the British sense of humour, and a visit to Blackpool's Comedy Carpet is a bit like a trip to the Hollywood Walk of Fame; but immortalising and celebrating the jokes, songs and comedy catchphrases of Britain’s most well loved comedians and writers." Source: visitblackpool.com/detail/comedy-carpet-blackpool-651130

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10.6 km

Blackpool Tower

Highlight • Monument

An iconic Lancashire landmark, at the time of its construction in 1894 Blackpool Tower was the tallest human-built structure in the British Empire at 519 feet (158 m). It wears its primary influence on its sleeve, it's not just Parisians that will notice a passing resemblance to the Eiffel Tower.

Today, Blackpool Tower is Grade I-listed. Glamorous events and performances still take place in its ballroom, whilst the Tower Eye viewing platform gives a unique vantage of Blackpool’s seafront.

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10.9 km

The Wedding Chapel, Blackpool

Highlight • Monument

"Getting married at one of the UK’s most unique ceremony venues, The Wedding Chapel Blackpool, offers an unique experience like no other; there is nowhere on earth quite like it. Located on Blackpool's famous promenade.

This architecturally stunning building is beautiful both inside and out, and will provide the perfect ocean backdrop for your big day, large or small, day or evening." Source: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Life-events/Wedding-venues/The-Wedding-Chapel-Blackpool/The-Wedding-Chapel-Blackpool.aspx

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11.1 km

North Pier, Blackpool

Highlight • Structure

11.5 km

Blackpool Night Run 7.5K (Trinity Hospice)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Run, jog or skip along the 7.5 km flat route under the famous Blackpool Illuminations on a traffic-free promenade. It is the perfect opportunity to have a sneak peek of the lights before the official switch-on! The run starts at 8.30pm and is suitable for all running abilities, aged 8 upwards.

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15.5 km

Blackpool Illuminations at Bispham

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Blackpool Illuminations is a lights festival that runs from late August to early November each year. They light up the sea front from Starr Gate in the south to Bispham in the north.
The seafront is a fun run at any time but if you are there during the illuminations try the run in the evening, you won't need a head torch!

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