Lytham Windmill – Lowther Gardens loop from Ansdell and Fairhaven

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Lytham Windmill – Lowther Gardens loop from Ansdell and Fairhaven

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Lytham Windmill – Lowther Gardens loop from Ansdell and Fairhaven

01:48

7.07km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.85 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.

Tip by

3.18 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

Tip by

3.32 km

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.

Tip by

4.13 km

Apex Cycleworks Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Lytham’s new and first cycle cafe and bike repair workshop is proving a big hit – but the good news is, you don’t have to wear lycra to visit!
Laura …

Tip by

4.91 km

Lowther Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Explore the gardens and enjoy the coffee shop

Tip by

4.94 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.

Tip by

7.07 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.26 km

603 m

128 m

115 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

1.62 km

487 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

15°C

8°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

January 16, 2025,Lytham Coastal Walk - #komootwinterbingo

#komootwinterbingo - coastal walk along the front at Lytham, amazing views of the Lake District to the north and the Bolton area to the south. The path can often be busy with cyclists, walkers and runners. Coffee vans and cafes are accessible from almost all points along the path.