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Blackpool Tower & Irish Sea views loop from Preston

Road cycling routes

North West England

Blackpool Tower & Irish Sea views loop from Preston

Moderate

4.5

(11)

100

riders

Blackpool Tower & Irish Sea views loop from Preston

02:42

68.4km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.80 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

33.5 km

The Solaris Centre and Mirror Ball

Highlight • Monument

The Solarium was built in 1941 as a winter sun garden. It was converted into a cafe but fell into disrepair.
The new building was renovated in 2004 keeping the original facade but changing the building into an eco build with conference facilities, private business units and a cafe which is open to the public. There is also a free exhibition space used to show work from local artists.
Open 8:30 - 17:00 everyday.

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2

37.1 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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3

50.6 km

Bonds Ice Cream - A Lancashire Legend

Highlight • Other

Now shut down

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B

68.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

13.2 km

6.14 km

508 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.1 km

4.31 km

< 100 m

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April 26, 2024,Blackpool Tower & Irish Sea views loop from Preston

Stopped off at APEX Cycleworks Cafe Lytham
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