Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

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Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

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Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

01:54

18.3km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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905 m

Miller Park Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Close to Preston's centre and on the banks of the River Ribble, Avenham and Miller Parks are lovely greenspaces, a breath of fresh air in the city. Their myriad paths, …

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1.20 km

Avenham Park

Highlight • Natural

Avenham Park has lots of interesting places to discover – from Swiss Chalets to the Boer War Memorial and a Japanese Garden. Opened in 1867, the park has been a …

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3.05 km

Walton Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

Walton Bridge across the River Ribble is a grade 2 listed stone arch bridge. It was built between 1779 & 1781. It was widened in the 1939 & 1950 and no carries four lanes of traffic and a pedestrian section.

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3.30 km

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

A fine example of what can be achieved when derelict land is transformed by landscaping and restoration work, Fishwick Local Nature Reserve is a delightful place for a stroll. The …

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5.20 km

Mellings Wood

Forest

7.97 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Spread out across 250 acres, Brockholes Nature Reserve is a great place to get up close to nature. Explore the ancient woodland, laze around the lakes, and look out for …

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8.34 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Brockholes Nature Reserve is probably most notable for its remarkable floating visitor centre, a UK first. It comprises shops, exhibition areas, a restaurant, conference centre and educational facilities for visiting …

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9.05 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve Floating Visitor Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Brockholes is a new kind of nature reserve: an unreserved reserve that brims with wildlife, teaches the next generation about the wonders of nature, and gives back to the local community through Myplace and Forest School projects.

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16.8 km

Ribble Way: Avenham Park Section

Highlight • River

The Ribble Way is a 116km long distance trail following the course of the river Ribble. It starts at Gayle Moor near Ribblehead and ends at Longton near Preston. The …

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

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