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North West England
Lancashire
Lancaster
Hornby-With-Farleton

Gressingham Bridge – Loyn Bridge loop from Hornby-with-Farleton

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Hiking trails & Routes
North West England
Lancashire
Lancaster
Hornby-With-Farleton

Gressingham Bridge – Loyn Bridge loop from Hornby-with-Farleton

Moderate

8

hikers

Gressingham Bridge – Loyn Bridge loop from Hornby-with-Farleton

02:54

10.8km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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818 m

Castle Stede Motte and Bailey Earthworks

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Castle Steed was deserted at the beginning of the 13th century after the construction of the castle at nearby Hornby. The earthworks of Castle Stede remain visible and is a …

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2.63 km

Baines Park Wood Trig Point

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TP0973 - Baines Park Wood S5290
County of Lancashire Trig Pillar

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3

6.04 km

St Wilfrid's Church

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This is a 14th century replacement of an earlier church which was destroyed by Scottish raiders in 1322. Once known as the "Cathedral of the Valley" the Church is built beside a Norman motte.

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4

7.33 km

Melling Railway Viaduct

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A long railway viaduct which crosses over the River Lune and some of the Lune's old channels.

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5

9.91 km

Gressingham Bridge

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The attractive bridge was built in 1684 to replace the previous structure which had become dangerous.

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9.96 km

Loyn Bridge

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The Loyn Bridge has connected Hornby and Gressingham villages for centuries. The current bridge is thought to have been built after 1591, to replace another bridge. Made from sandstone blocks, …

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10.7 km

The very edge of the Forest of Bowland AONB in the village of Hornby. It's all glorious from here on...

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

1.60 km

477 m

353 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

3.48 km

2.08 km

245 m

200 m

187 m

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Sunday 10 May

11°C

4°C

54 %

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