Gressingham Bridge – Loyn Bridge loop from Wennington

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Gressingham Bridge – Loyn Bridge loop from Wennington

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Gressingham Bridge – Loyn Bridge loop from Wennington

03:58

14.6km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.37 km

St Wilfrid's Church

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This is a 14th century replacement of an earlier church which was destroyed by Scottish raiders in 1322. Once known as the "Cathedral of the Valley" the Church is built beside a Norman motte.

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4.66 km

Melling Railway Viaduct

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A long railway viaduct which crosses over the River Lune and some of the Lune's old channels.

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7.24 km

Gressingham Bridge

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The attractive bridge was built in 1684 to replace the previous structure which had become dangerous.

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7.29 km

Loyn Bridge

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The Loyn Bridge has connected Hornby and Gressingham villages for centuries. The current bridge is thought to have been built after 1591, to replace another bridge. Made from sandstone blocks, …

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7.42 km

Castle Stede Motte and Bailey Earthworks

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Castle Steed was deserted at the beginning of the 13th century after the construction of the castle at nearby Hornby. The earthworks of Castle Stede remain visible and is a …

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8.88 km

Spinks Gill Wood

Forest

9.37 km

Baines Park Wood Trig Point

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TP0973 - Baines Park Wood S5290
County of Lancashire Trig Pillar

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.75 km

453 m

320 m

296 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

4.82 km

1.86 km

1.50 km

791 m

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

95 %

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Comments

October 2, 2023,Melling

An interesting hike around Melling, though parts were quite boggy and a number of the stiles were broken or inaccessible, meaning clambering over gates was required, which Albi my dog wasn't so keen on.