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Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

Moderate

5.0

(9)

140

riders

Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

02:14

50.2km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 19.4 km for 16 m

After 20.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

20.4 km

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Martin Mere was formed at the end of the last ice age, when water filled a depression in the glacial drift. Since then its size has varied as water levels have risen and fallen. The original giant lake can be seen on Christopher Saxton's map from 1579 and stretched from Rufford in the east, to Churchtown (then known as North Meols) in the west. To the north of the lake were the villages of Mere Brow and Holmeswood, the site of Holmeswood Hall, built by the Heskeths as a hunting lodge. South of the lake was the Scarisbrick Hall estate, Martin Hall and Tarlefarwood, now known as Tarlscough

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27.4 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

29.3 km

Green Lane (NCN 91)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The sign says 'Open 31st July 2020.' It's now Dec 2020 and it's not! Suitable for gravel bikes or a very slow road bike. Big chunks of gravel and loose stones. No sign of anyone coming back to finish the tarmac.

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32.5 km

Lock Lane Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge takes you over the Leeds - Liverpool canal Rufford Branch. Nice views of the canal and Wildlife

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33.3 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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33.3 km

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Metal Bridge. Lovely stop off to admire the view.

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38.4 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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45.4 km

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

Highlight • Structure

It's always great to enjoy nature and all the beautiful countryside the England has to offer on a bike ride

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47.1 km

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of a nice day. Well worth the climb

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50.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

718 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

11.0 km

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Green Lane (NCN 91)

Lock Lane Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Eyes Lane Bridge

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

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