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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Southport Pier loop from Hesketh Bank

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Hesketh-With-Becconsall

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Southport Pier loop from Hesketh Bank

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Southport Pier loop from Hesketh Bank

03:19

55.6km

130m

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

Bus stop

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9.17 km

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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9.80 km

Square's Wood

Forest

21.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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39.4 km

Southport Beach and Pier

Highlight • Beach

Stunning beach all year round

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40.7 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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40.9 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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41.2 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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43.6 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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44.4 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

Tip by

55.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

9.35 km

3.66 km

3.65 km

1.35 km

621 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

10.7 km

3.88 km

676 m

669 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

14°C

0 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Southport Pier loop from Hesketh Bank

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Southport Beach and Pier

Southport Pier

Southport Pier

Southport Promenade

Southport Pier

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

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