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North West England

Twin Lakes Velo Café – Bretherton War Memorial loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Twin Lakes Velo Café – Bretherton War Memorial loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Moderate

5.0

(2)

45

riders

Twin Lakes Velo Café – Bretherton War Memorial loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

03:10

53.9km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 43.9 km for 104 m

After 50.5 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.48 km

Twin Lakes Velo Café

Highlight • Cafe

Specialist cyclist café with bike racks in visible location. Nice place, fairly quick service even when busy. Good Full English. Must be very nice on a hot day, with views over the water and outdoor seating.

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2

11.0 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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3

17.6 km

Fred Flintstone's Car Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Great homemade sculpture. Great place to stop and sit.

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4

18.2 km

Quiet Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

5

22.6 km

Lemon Tree, Longton

Highlight • Cafe

good coffee and currant bun

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6

43.5 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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7

43.9 km

Croston Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Stone circle and quiet place for a quick stop

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44.3 km

Square's Wood

Forest

50.5 km

Big Wood

Forest

B

53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

9.42 km

3.83 km

3.35 km

180 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.8 km

5.22 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

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Friday 24 July

21°C

11°C

56 %

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