This is the last stretch of the River Ribble before it widens into the Ribble Estuary and joins the Irish Sea. The estuary is the most important wetland site in Britain on account of the hundreds of thousands of over-wintering birds that flock here. This part of the river was dredged when Preston was a thriving port, though this is no longer done today.

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1. Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

18.5km

04:40

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Ribble Steam Railway

12.9km

03:17

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Walmer Bridge

26.9km

06:49

60m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hutton, South Ribble, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Footpath Along the River Ribble

1. Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

2. Hiking loop from Ribble Steam Railway

3. River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Walmer Bridge

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