View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Deepdale Stadium

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View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Deepdale Stadium

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View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Deepdale Stadium

01:39

15.9km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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438 m

Peter's Garden

Highlight • Monument

A touching tribute to a local hero.

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971 m

Bluebell Way Alternative Route

Highlight • Trail

The photo-map shows the route from this highlight (shown as highlight 4 on photo) at Bluebell Way at the M6 motorway junction. The route shows the northerly, clockwise Guild Wheel …

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4.51 km

View of the River Ribble

Highlight • Forest

Cracking views of Ribble with lovely wildlife and plenty of birds and butterfly in the summer months. Definitely worth a stop and a photo.

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4.99 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve Floating Visitor Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Brockholes is a new kind of nature reserve: an unreserved reserve that brims with wildlife, teaches the next generation about the wonders of nature, and gives back to the local community through Myplace and Forest School projects.

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5.70 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Brockholes Nature Reserve is probably most notable for its remarkable floating visitor centre, a UK first. It comprises shops, exhibition areas, a restaurant, conference centre and educational facilities for visiting …

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6.07 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Spread out across 250 acres, Brockholes Nature Reserve is a great place to get up close to nature. Explore the ancient woodland, laze around the lakes, and look out for …

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8.84 km

Mellings Wood

Forest

9.07 km

River Ribble

Highlight • River

Neolithic to Saxon finds from along the River Ribble during the creation of the Preston Docks and others revealed man has been in the area for a long time. The …

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10.7 km

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

A fine example of what can be achieved when derelict land is transformed by landscaping and restoration work, Fishwick Local Nature Reserve is a delightful place for a stroll. The …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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