Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

03:46

55.3km

300m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.82 km for 101 m

After 46.7 km for 347 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.28 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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4.87 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

5.19 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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7.39 km

Rams Close Wood

Forest

13.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

19.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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21.8 km

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

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31.9 km

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Ship Inn is situated on the Leeds Liverpool canal just off the A5147. It is in a rural location with fantastic views. It has a large garden with a …

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34.3 km

Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight • River

Due to heavy rain in some parts, the canal can flood the path. Leaving it muddy and unusable. On a sunny day, it's perfect for MTB or gravel, very pieceful away from cars etc

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40.3 km