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Ashurst Beacon – Southport Pier loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst Beacon – Southport Pier loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst Beacon – Southport Pier loop from Appley Bridge

04:11

68.3km

350m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.11 km for 101 m

After 32.2 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.53 km

Haldren Wood

Forest

5.15 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

5.47 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 …

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34.9 km

Southport Beach and Pier

Highlight • Beach

Stunning beach all year round

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35.5 km

King's Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice garden by the marina.

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36.8 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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37.0 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier is currently closed, but when the tide is out it's a great place to walk up to along the never ending beach.

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37.3 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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39.4 km

Hesketh Road Nature Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

59.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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59.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

65.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

68.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.7 km

5.35 km

4.92 km

1.75 km

1.46 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

11.6 km

4.25 km

2.37 km

592 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Ashurst Beacon – Southport Pier loop from Appley Bridge

Ashurst Beacon

Southport Beach and Pier

King's Gardens

Southport Pier

Southport Pier

Southport Promenade

Hesketh Road Nature Viewpoint

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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