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North West England

View from Crank Road – Ashurst Beacon loop from Windle

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

View from Crank Road – Ashurst Beacon loop from Windle

Moderate

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View from Crank Road – Ashurst Beacon loop from Windle

02:06

33.0km

430m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.81 km

The Red Cat

Highlight • Pub

Craving delectable food in a delightful and inviting pub setting? Look no further than The Red Cat, a family-owned establishment that has been revitalised into a family-friendly, relaxing environment. Enjoy …

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2

6.74 km

View from Crank Road

Highlight • Climb

This is a cracking climb if you head from Windle you will hit Crank Road after Red Cat lane. It's Is a good 14% after the golf course

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3

7.94 km

Holl's Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great stop before the climb. Go just before sun set.

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14.1 km

Haldren Wood

Forest

17.3 km

Rams Close Wood

Forest

6

19.5 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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7

21.2 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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8

28.1 km

Red Cat Lane

Highlight • Trail

Some nice hills in this area

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9

29.6 km

View from The Crank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Goodluck

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10

31.1 km

Sunrise at Crank Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crankhill

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B

33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

772 m

501 m

420 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

105 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 3 July

21°C

15°C

37 %

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