Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Ribble Steam Railway loop from Lostock Hall

01:40

26.1km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 8.36 km for 66 m

After 18.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Centurion Tank – Made in Leyland

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the canal if your heading to Blackpool

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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Brand new cycle safety feature and part of the guild wheel.

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Ribble Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

The Ribble Steam railway is a standard gauge preserved railway in Lancashire. It was opened in 2005 and runs along Preston Docks. Here you can see both the railway and views of the river Ribble.

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16.5 km

Tip1
Photo-Guide or Satnav through the Nature Reserve to Cottam Lane - Walk or 10min Cycle

The 3rd photo, P3, shows this highlight's location, red 2, beside Lancaster Canal bridge 15.

If you see only Tip1 open:
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Lancaster Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

flat - completely flat. Towpath - best with gravel bike. Beautiful though

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The Continental, Preston

Highlight • Pub

The Continental is a Preston pub and restaurant serving British cuisine and real ales, as well as hosting live music gigs, films, cultural events and the now-legendary Continental Beer Festival.

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22.4 km