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Lancashire
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Aintree Village

The Saracens Head, Halsall – Bootle Arms loop from Old Roan

Moderate

6

riders

The Saracens Head, Halsall – Bootle Arms loop from Old Roan

02:09

47.3km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.7 km for 108 m

After 39.3 km for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.52 km

Sunflower Field Near Kennersee Green

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Unless the weather has been very dry I'm not sure I would come this way on a road bike. Perfect for Mountain or Gravel bikes though as is can be used to avoid some busy narrow roads in the area.

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2

9.09 km

Farmer Ted's Farm Park

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Road runs out to Southport

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3

18.7 km

Great Location for a beer sat next to the canal.

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30.3 km

Bickerstaffe Wood

Forest

32.7 km

Cropper's Wood

Forest

6

36.7 km

Bicycle Dismount Point

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Open now

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7

39.4 km

Mill Dam Park and Lake

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Chicanes, A-barriers and K-barriers at all entrances except car park entrance.

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8

42.0 km

Bootle Arms

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The Bootle Arms is a beautiful old sandstone building set in the heart of Melling, a leafy village lying eight miles north of Liverpool. Our family-friendly pub boasts an outdoor …

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

5.37 km

3.15 km

717 m

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

15.8 km

445 m

219 m

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Saturday 5 September

23°C

11°C

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