Fishwick Local Nature Reserve – Guild Wheel Cycle Lane loop from Samlesbury

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve – Guild Wheel Cycle Lane loop from Samlesbury

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Fishwick Local Nature Reserve – Guild Wheel Cycle Lane loop from Samlesbury

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17.8km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 219 m

After 11.4 km for 135 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.41 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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4.66 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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5.94 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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6.92 km

The Continental, Preston

Highlight • Pub

The Continental is a Preston pub and restaurant serving British cuisine and real ales, as well as hosting live music gigs, films, cultural events and the now-legendary Continental Beer Festival.

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7.72 km

Penwortham Old Bridge

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Not too bad riding over cobbles if you find discomfort just stand on your pedals. Can get a little slippy when it's rained

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8.44 km

Guild Wheel Cycle Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Brand new cycle safety feature and part of the guild wheel.

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9.12 km

View of the River Ribble

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.5 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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