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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
West Lancashire
Rufford

Sunset at Southport Pier – Southport Pier loop from Rufford

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
West Lancashire
Rufford

Sunset at Southport Pier – Southport Pier loop from Rufford

Moderate

22

riders

Sunset at Southport Pier – Southport Pier loop from Rufford

02:29

61.4km

150m

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 8, 2026

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After 49.2 km for 18 m

After 50.0 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.14 km

Lock Lane Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge takes you over the Leeds - Liverpool canal Rufford Branch. Nice views of the canal and Wildlife

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2

23.9 km

Southport Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Southport Marina offers plenty of activities, including boat rentals, crazy golf, adventure playgrounds, a model railway, and various amusements. It’s also an ideal spot to pause and enjoy the scenic surroundings along your route.

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3

25.5 km

Sunset at Southport Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Southport Pier is a pleasure pier in Southport, Merseyside, England. Opened in August 1860, it is the oldest iron pier in the country. Its length of 1,108 m (3,635 ft) …

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4

26.1 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

View of the Pier at the far end of Southport Promenade, socially distanced from the masses.

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35.0 km

Rag Bag Wood

Forest

6

39.0 km

St. Michael's Church, Halsall

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice village church

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7

39.7 km

The Saracens Head, Halsall

Highlight • Pub

Great Location for a beer sat next to the canal.

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8

45.6 km

Heatons Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

Great canal side pub dating from 1837, when it served as offices for the Leeds and Liverpool freight services. Traditional pub with separate areas and home cooked food. Pill box …

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9

61.0 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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B

61.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

9.64 km

3.02 km

2.04 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

9.17 km

< 100 m

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