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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Appley Bridge

03:54

14.4km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.92 km

Coronation Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

if you approach from Ashurst's Beacon, avoid the drop in the tree roots by walking slightly to the left and there is a much safer path. having crossed the bridge …

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3.51 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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3.81 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

5.84 km

Alma Field Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Right next to a car park in Beacon Country park

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5.90 km

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beacon Country Park is our flagship countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rollingBeacon Country Park countryside spread across the slopes of Ashurst Beacon between Upholland, Dalton and Skelmersdale.

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9.52 km

Dean Wood

Forest

11.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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12.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

13.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

3.23 km

2.14 km

372 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

3.34 km

2.87 km

2.05 km

1.74 km

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Appley Bridge

Coronation Bridge

Ashurst Beacon

Alma Field Trig Point

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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