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Ashurst Beacon – Long Heys Lane Anstieg loop from Orrell

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Ashurst Beacon – Long Heys Lane Anstieg loop from Orrell

Moderate

10

riders

Ashurst Beacon – Long Heys Lane Anstieg loop from Orrell

01:01

20.0km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.3 km

Higher Lane to Dalton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

14.6 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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3

14.9 km

Long Heys Lane Anstieg

Highlight • Climb

A bit rutted at the bottom... stick with it, its worth it.. lovely, tough climb up to Ashurst Beacon.

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4

16.3 km

Alma Field Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Right next to a car park in Beacon Country park

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5

16.4 km

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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6

16.9 km

Good Road Surface

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy the climb

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B

20.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

4.22 km

174 m

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

210 m

124 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 13 July

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