River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Longton

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River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Longton

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River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Longton

06:40

26.3km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.59 km

River Douglas Footpath

Highlight • Trail

One of the main highlights on my walk has to be the footpath by the River Douglas opposite Tarleton. It is more like a curved pathway where you can access …

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4.78 km

Tarleton Lock

Highlight • Bridge

What I really like about Tarleton Lock is that it provides a good boating exploration for canal users. Even though the Rufford branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal connects …

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10.5 km

Longton Marsh

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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13.7 km

A Treat for Birdwatchers

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walking along the Ribble Way, you can see many type of bird enjoying the mudflats, depending on the time of year.

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14.1 km

Footpath Along the River Ribble

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This is the last stretch of the River Ribble before it widens into the Ribble Estuary and joins the Irish Sea. The estuary is the most important wetland site in …

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14.4 km

Ribble Way: Views of Preston

Highlight • Trail

Walking Along the Ribble Way from Longton you will soon see Preston in the distance and the towering spire of St Walburge's church.

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18.6 km

River Ribble Wildlife Sculptures, Priory Park

Highlight • Structure

Nice little spot within Priory Park, were there is a series of Sculptures of the animals you could see if you are lucky!

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25.5 km

The Grove

Highlight • Forest

Nice Little park leading to the Brickcroft nature reserve.

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

5.98 km

5.76 km

4.20 km

941 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

5.63 km

4.65 km

3.53 km

2.64 km

204 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

8°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

July 12, 2024,Tarleton-Preston-Tarleton

My idea was to walk around 11 miles feom tarleton down towards the river and upto preston.
However once i completed what i had planed to do i decided to walk back to tarleton.