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Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

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Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Moderate

5.0

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Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

02:48

49.6km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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170 m

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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20.3 km

Rag Bag Wood

Forest

27.5 km

View of Southport Beach at Sunset

Highlight • Beach

Southport beach really does boast some of the most amazing views of the coast.

With long sandy beaches and a coast-line that stretches 22 miles across Sefton, you can soak …

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30.2 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

View of the Pier at the far end of Southport Promenade, socially distanced from the masses.

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30.4 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier is currently closed, but when the tide is out it's a great place to walk up to along the never ending beach.

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30.7 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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33.1 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Bridge

If your on a road bike watch out for tram lines. Beautiful scenery out to sea and of the southport coast.

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33.8 km

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice road and on clear days you can spot Blackpool Tower.
Lots of wildlife and natural beauty

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43.8 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

49.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

15.2 km

758 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

5.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

31°C

18°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

View of Southport Beach at Sunset

Southport Pier

Southport Pier

Southport Promenade

Southport Pier

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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