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River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Lostock Hall

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North West England

River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Lostock Hall

Easy

4.4

(20)

81

riders

River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Lostock Hall

01:13

20.9km

70m

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.67 km

Forest Path Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

3.70 km

Stairs with Bicycle Dismount

Highlight • Rest Area

3

5.35 km

Walton Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

Walton Bridge across the River Ribble is a grade 2 listed stone arch bridge. It was built between 1779 & 1781. It was widened in the 1939 & 1950 and no carries four lanes of traffic and a pedestrian section.

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4

7.27 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 …

Tip by

7.50 km

Mellings Wood

Forest

6

10.3 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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B

20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

3.50 km

3.43 km

925 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

3.30 km

797 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

5°C

87 %

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