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Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

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Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

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4.7

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Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

01:08

17.7km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 251 m

After 1.48 km for 135 m

After 9.18 km for 148 m

After 17.4 km for 251 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.17 km

Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble

Highlight • River

26 August 2021 bridge currently closed you can’t cross it.

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1.26 km

Miller Park Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Close to Preston's centre and on the banks of the River Ribble, Avenham and Miller Parks are lovely greenspaces, a breath of fresh air in the city. Their myriad paths, …

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1.55 km

Avenham Park

Highlight • Natural

Avenham Park has lots of interesting places to discover – from Swiss Chalets to the Boer War Memorial and a Japanese Garden. Opened in 1867, the park has been a …

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1.98 km

Walton Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

Walton Bridge across the River Ribble is a grade 2 listed stone arch bridge. It was built between 1779 & 1781. It was widened in the 1939 & 1950 and no carries four lanes of traffic and a pedestrian section.

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4.05 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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5.71 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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8.70 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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17.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.69 km

1.55 km

406 m

295 m

128 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

2.29 km

1.01 km

183 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

22°C

9°C

0 %

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Miller Park Fountain – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble

Miller Park Fountain

Avenham Park

Stairs with Bicycle Dismount

Walton Bridge Over the River Ribble

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

River Ribble

Brockholes Nature Reserve

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