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Ashurst's Beacon – Fairy Glen loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst's Beacon – Fairy Glen loop from Appley Bridge

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October 22, 2024

Ashurst's Beacon – Fairy Glen loop from Appley Bridge

Hard

05:20

19.0km

3.6km/h

390m

390m

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Overview

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.

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.94 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

12.4 km

Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins

Highlight • Monument

An other piece of history slowly been reclaimed by the surrounding woods and undergrowth.
It’s worth the effort to visit it.

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3

16.5 km

Fairy Glen Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fairy Glen is a small area of recreation land that follows the Spodley Brook upstream through ancient broadleaf woodland. There are several waterfalls where the brook has cut into the …

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17.7 km

The Leeds & Liverpool canal runs for 127miles between the two cities. Originally built for transporting goods it's use declined after the railways and nowadays it's predominantly used for recreation. …

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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.72 km

1.32 km

507 m

217 m

148 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

3.62 km

2.55 km

1.82 km

1.76 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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