View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

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View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

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View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

01:23

20.3km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.89 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.50 km

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Trail

Nice running trails through gorge with little stream.

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9.14 km

View of Sparrow Hill

Highlight • Climb

Sparrow Hill is in the area of Parbold and there is some great climbs here. 16-22%

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9.57 km

Parbold Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the ride up Sparrow Hill and see the views of Parbold below

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11.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

Highlight • River

Parbold is a village on the leeds liverpool canal with nice cafes and pubs for refreshment. This stretch of canal is lovely.

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15.0 km

Ashurst Beacon

Highlight • Monument

An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

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16.6 km

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beacon Country Park is our flagship countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rollingBeacon Country Park countryside spread across the slopes of Ashurst Beacon between Upholland, Dalton and Skelmersdale.

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18.1 km