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United Kingdom
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North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Croston

Ashurst Beacon – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Croston

Hard

18

riders

Ashurst Beacon – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Croston

03:59

65.3km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.73 km for 220 m

After 17.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

913 m

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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2

5.84 km

Eccleston Delph Café

Highlight • Cafe

fabulous cafe stop, super chip barms

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14.2 km

Haldren Wood

Forest

4

15.4 km

Crow Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice winding climb up a tree-lined lane.

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17.8 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

6

18.1 km

Ashurst Beacon

Highlight • Monument

An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

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7

32.1 km

The Stanley Arms, Aughton

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pint

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8

47.2 km

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

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9

60.7 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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10

62.9 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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B

65.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

1.32 km

1.30 km

664 m

171 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

10.7 km

1.10 km

341 m

263 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

32°C

17°C

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