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Ribble Steam Railway – View of the River Ribble loop from South Ribble

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Ribble Steam Railway – View of the River Ribble loop from South Ribble

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4.0

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Ribble Steam Railway – View of the River Ribble loop from South Ribble

01:13

21.3km

100m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.32 km for 138 m

After 16.8 km for 247 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.30 km

Ribble Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

The Ribble Steam railway is a standard gauge preserved railway in Lancashire. It was opened in 2005 and runs along Preston Docks. Here you can see both the railway and views of the river Ribble.

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12.4 km

Pond at Sunset, Preston–Lancaster Canal

Highlight • Lake

12.4 km

Sculpture of a Boat on a Hand at Savick Brook Lock

Highlight • Structure

Ribble canal link, lovely stop to take a break and enjoy the sun shine.

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13.1 km

Cottam Lane Entrance and Parking, Haslam Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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15.0 km

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The park is a suitable start-end point for tours, examples:
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There are two carparks in Ashton Park …

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16.1 km

Preston Docks

Highlight • Structure

Preston Dock opened in 1892 and, at the time, was the largest single dock in the country. The basin was named after Queen Victoria's first son, Albert Edward the Prince …

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16.8 km

Beach Hut Cafe at Preston Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Preston Marina

Website: prestonmarina.co.uk/index.php/the-beach-hut-coffee-shop

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1st photo from outside the Beach Hut Cafe - a view of the boat moorings and the Marina.

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18.4 km

View of the River Ribble

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.56 km

2.11 km

1.29 km

621 m

449 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

1.95 km

1.30 km

363 m

356 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

91 %

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Ribble Steam Railway – View of the River Ribble loop from South Ribble

Ribble Steam Railway

Pond at Sunset, Preston–Lancaster Canal

Sculpture of a Boat on a Hand at Savick Brook Lock

Cottam Lane Entrance and Parking, Haslam Park

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Preston Docks

Beach Hut Cafe at Preston Marina

View of the River Ribble

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