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Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Skelmersdale

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North West England
Lancashire
West Lancashire
Newburgh

Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Skelmersdale

Moderate

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Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Skelmersdale

02:26

8.63km

190m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.72 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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2

1.93 km

Ashurst's Beacon

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The beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William Ashurst. It was built as a watch tower to warn of a French invasion. At 172m you get lovely Lancashire countryside views!

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3

2.00 km

Rivington Pike Monument

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4

2.30 km

Coronation Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

if you approach from Ashurst's Beacon, avoid the drop in the tree roots by walking slightly to the left and there is a much safer path. having crossed the bridge …

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5

6.20 km

Hillock Lane

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B

8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

1.66 km

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

1.43 km

1.27 km

250 m

105 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

95 %

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