Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Blackpool Tower loop from St Annes-on-the-Sea

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Saint Anne'S On The Sea

Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Blackpool Tower loop from St Annes-on-the-Sea

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Blackpool Tower loop from St Annes-on-the-Sea

05:10

20.2km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 49 m for 53 m

Customers only

After 20.2 km for 53 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.77 km

The World’s Largest Mirror Ball (They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?)

Highlight • Structure

It doesn’t matter how many times you walk past this the reflection will never be the same. I would have loved to see the sun on it.

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5.57 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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8.15 km

Central Pier Ferris Wheel, Blackpool

Highlight • Monument

Beware of the sea gulls

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9.00 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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9.20 km

VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

"VisitBlackpool Tourist Information

Head over to Festival House on the Promenade! Our VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre is a purpose-built facility opened by HRH Prince Edward. This is the place to be to find out all the happenings in Blackpool!

Each year more than 100,000 visitors walk through the door of Blackpool’s Tourist Information Centre. Here we introduce you to the team that help make the most of their visit to Blackpool.

Don’t forget, our friendly team will still be able to assist you in person at the Tourist Information Centre, or on the phone, 01253 478222 or for non-urgent queries, you can also email the team." Source: visitblackpool.com/plan-your-trip/tourist-information-centre

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9.22 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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9.43 km