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Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

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Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

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Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

04:38

18.3km

30m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Howick Hall Wood

Forest

5.62 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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5.95 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 Britain on account of the hundreds of thousands of over-wintering birds that flock here. This part of the river was dredged when Preston was a thriving port, though this is no longer done today.

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6.37 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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9.49 km

Longton Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Lying at the confluence of the Rivers Ribble and Douglas, Longton Marsh is the opening section of the Ribble Way long-distance trail. The region is inhabited by a large variety of wildfowl, including gulls, terns and lapwings. Across the marsh, you can see the buildings of Warton Aerodrome, once an American Second World War airbase, now one of the jewels in British Aerospace's crown.

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10.6 km

The Dolphin Inn (Start of the Ribble Way)

Highlight • Trail

The Dolphin Inn is the official start point of the Ribble Way, a 72-miles (116 km) long-distance hike that follows the river to its source near Ribblehead. It is a welcoming establishment that serves hearty pub meals, with outdoor seating available when the weather is fine. Nearby Longton Marsh is a good spot for bird watching and is the first stretch of the Ribble Way.

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12.5 km

Back Lane Flooded

Highlight • Natural

13.4 km

Lemon Tree, Longton

Highlight • Cafe

good coffee and currant bun

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

5.10 km

4.36 km

2.03 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

6.52 km

5.30 km

3.32 km

2.00 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

Ribble Way: Views of Preston

Footpath Along the River Ribble

A Treat for Birdwatchers

Longton Marsh

The Dolphin Inn (Start of the Ribble Way)

Back Lane Flooded

Lemon Tree, Longton

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