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View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

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View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

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View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

01:23

20.2km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.89 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.50 km

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Trail

Nice running trails through gorge with little stream.

Tip by

9.14 km

View of Sparrow Hill

Highlight • Climb

Sparrow Hill is in the area of Parbold and there is some great climbs here. 16-22%

Tip by

9.57 km

Parbold Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the ride up Sparrow Hill and see the views of Parbold below

Tip by

11.2 km

Ann House Gallery (Parbold Tower)

Highlight • Monument

14.9 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 …

Tip by

16.5 km

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beacon Country Park is our flagship countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rollingBeacon Country Park countryside spread across the slopes of Ashurst Beacon between Upholland, Dalton and Skelmersdale.

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18.0 km

The Victoria Pub

Highlight • Pub

20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

3.34 km

1.10 km

433 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

724 m

406 m

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

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View of Sparrow Hill – Ashurst Beacon loop from Orrell

Il Mulino Restaurant & Bar

Fairy Glen

View of Sparrow Hill

Parbold Hill

Ann House Gallery (Parbold Tower)

Ashurst Beacon

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

The Victoria Pub

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