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The Grove – Longton Marsh loop from Longton

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The Grove – Longton Marsh loop from Longton

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The Grove – Longton Marsh loop from Longton

02:11

8.67km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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528 m

The Craft Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Really good butty shop, does much more than that, with seating outside plus more seating across the road at the brick croft.

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854 m

Brickcroft Nature Reserve Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.23 km

Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

1.64 km

The Grove

Highlight • Forest

Nice Little park leading to the Brickcroft nature reserve.

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2.64 km

Lying at the confluence of the Rivers Ribble and Douglas, Longton Marsh is the opening section of the Ribble Way long-distance trail. The region is inhabited by a large variety of wildfowl, including gulls, terns and lapwings. Across the marsh, you can see the buildings of Warton Aerodrome, once an American Second World War airbase, now one of the jewels in British Aerospace's crown.

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5.70 km

The Dolphin Inn (Start of the Ribble Way)

Highlight • Trail

The Dolphin Inn is the official start point of the Ribble Way, a 72-miles (116 km) long-distance hike that follows the river to its source near Ribblehead. It is a welcoming establishment that serves hearty pub meals, with outdoor seating available when the weather is fine. Nearby Longton Marsh is a good spot for bird watching and is the first stretch of the Ribble Way.

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8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.30 km

1.93 km

940 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

1.49 km

1.33 km

856 m

337 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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The Grove – Longton Marsh loop from Longton

The Craft Bakery

Brickcroft Nature Reserve Lake

The Grove

Back Lane Flooded

Longton Marsh

The Dolphin Inn (Start of the Ribble Way)

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