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View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Deepdale Stadium

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View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Deepdale Stadium

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View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Deepdale Stadium

01:12

18.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 13.2 km for 252 m

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Bluebell Way Alternative Route

Highlight • Trail

The photo-map shows the route from this highlight (shown as highlight 4 on photo) at Bluebell Way at the M6 motorway junction. The route shows the northerly, clockwise Guild Wheel …

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4.74 km

View of the River Ribble

Highlight • Forest

Cracking views of Ribble with lovely wildlife and plenty of birds and butterfly in the summer months. Definitely worth a stop and a photo.

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5.93 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve is probably most notable for its remarkable floating visitor centre, a UK first. It comprises shops, exhibition areas, a restaurant, conference centre and educational facilities for visiting …

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9.30 km

River Ribble

Highlight • River

Neolithic to Saxon finds from along the River Ribble during the creation of the Preston Docks and others revealed man has been in the area for a long time. The …

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12.3 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Spread out across 250 acres, Brockholes Nature Reserve is a great place to get up close to nature. Explore the ancient woodland, laze around the lakes, and look out for …

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13.4 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve Floating Visitor Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Brockholes is a new kind of nature reserve: an unreserved reserve that brims with wildlife, teaches the next generation about the wonders of nature, and gives back to the local community through Myplace and Forest School projects.

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13.7 km