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Ribble Way: Views of Preston – A Treat for Birdwatchers loop from Ribble Steam Railway

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Ribble Way: Views of Preston – A Treat for Birdwatchers loop from Ribble Steam Railway

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Ribble Way: Views of Preston – A Treat for Birdwatchers loop from Ribble Steam Railway

03:17

12.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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612 m

Bicycle Dismount Section

Highlight • Rest Area

A bit of a quagmire

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2.38 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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2.72 km

Footpath Along the River Ribble

Highlight • Trail

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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3.13 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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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

2.97 km

2.18 km

1.75 km

510 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

2.97 km

1.30 km

788 m

691 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

22°C

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Ribble Way: Views of Preston – A Treat for Birdwatchers loop from Ribble Steam Railway

Bicycle Dismount Section

Ribble Way: Views of Preston

Footpath Along the River Ribble

A Treat for Birdwatchers

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