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North West England

Lytham Windmill – Fairhaven Lake loop from Lytham Windmill

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Lytham Windmill – Fairhaven Lake loop from Lytham Windmill

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Lytham Windmill – Fairhaven Lake loop from Lytham Windmill

00:30

8.48km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

408 m

Ribble Estuary

Highlight • River

After its long journey from the magnificent heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the Ribble empties into the Irish Sea just to the west of Preston.

It is one of Britain's …

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2

930 m

Lytham Windmill and Lifeboat Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

It’s free to get in but check the web page for seasonal opening times lythamwindmill.co.uk

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3

1.08 km

Lytham Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Lytham Windmill is situated on Lytham Green in the coastal town of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. It is of the type known as a tower mill and was designed for grinding wheat and oats to make flour or bran.

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4

1.52 km

The Mussel Tank, Lytham Green

Highlight • Historical Site

The Coastal Path along the front of Lytham has significant history with monuments along the way and amazing views of the Lake District and Bolton.

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5

2.20 km

Lowther Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Explore the gardens and enjoy the coffee shop

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6

4.03 km

Fairhaven Lake

Highlight • Monument

Fairhaven Lake is an extremely popular destination and offers a choice of boat rides, a snack or meal by the waterside, bird watching, nature walks, tennis, bowling, adventure playground, an eighteen hole adventure golf course, and a Spitfire memorial.

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7

4.37 km

Fairhaven Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

6.98 km

Chuck's Wagon Coffee & Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

Jamie makes the best coffee on this route. My favourite stop. Great coffee, cold drinks as well. Cash, card or phone payments accepted!

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8.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

1.01 km

204 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

746 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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