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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

03:31

13.9km

20m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.49 km

Lytham Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Lytham Windmill is situated on Lytham Green in the coastal town of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. It is of the type known as a tower mill and was designed for grinding wheat and oats to make flour or bran.

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5.93 km

The Mussel Tank, Lytham Green

Highlight • Historical Site

The Coastal Path along the front of Lytham has significant history with monuments along the way and amazing views of the Lake District and Bolton.

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7.28 km

Lytham Coastal Path

Highlight • Trail

The path is wide enough for walkers, runners and cyclists. Amazing views of the Lake District to the north and the Bolton area to the south.

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7.30 km

Lowther Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Explore the gardens and enjoy the coffee shop

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7.73 km

Chuck's Wagon Coffee & Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

Jamie makes the best coffee on this route. My favourite stop. Great coffee, cold drinks as well. Cash, card or phone payments accepted!

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8.32 km

Lytham Windmill and Lifeboat Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

It’s free to get in but check the web page for seasonal opening times lythamwindmill.co.uk

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8.84 km

Ribble Estuary

Highlight • River

After its long journey from the magnificent heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the Ribble empties into the Irish Sea just to the west of Preston.

It is one of Britain's …

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

2.22 km

1.66 km

1.45 km

898 m

154 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

3.23 km

1.54 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

17°C

49 %

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Lytham Windmill – Ribble Estuary loop from Warton Aerodrome

Lytham Windmill

The Mussel Tank, Lytham Green

Lytham Coastal Path

Lowther Gardens

Chuck's Wagon Coffee & Refreshments

Lytham Windmill and Lifeboat Museum

Ribble Estuary

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