Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Rufford

Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Rufford

Moderate

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Rufford

03:35

84.0km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 55.6 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.87 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

7.72 km

Green Lane (NCN 91)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The sign says 'Open 31st July 2020.' It's now Dec 2020 and it's not! Suitable for gravel bikes or a very slow road bike. Big chunks of gravel and loose …

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10.9 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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11.8 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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11.8 km

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Metal Bridge. Lovely stop off to admire the view.

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25.7 km

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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41.2 km

New Park Wood

Forest

51.9 km

Sudell Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views and plenty of wildlife. I quiet road for cyclists

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77.7 km

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Martin Mere was formed at the end of the last ice age, when water filled a depression in the glacial drift. Since then its size has varied as water levels …

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83.7 km