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Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

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Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

01:50

16.2km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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8.91 km

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beacon Country Park is our flagship countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rollingBeacon Country Park countryside spread across the slopes of Ashurst Beacon between Upholland, Dalton and Skelmersdale.

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8.97 km

Alma Field Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Right next to a car park in Beacon Country park

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10.5 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

10.8 km

Ashurst Beacon

Highlight • Monument

An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

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11.0 km

Ashurst's Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

The beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William Ashurst. It was built as a watch tower to warn of a French invasion. At 172m you get lovely Lancashire countryside views!

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11.1 km

Rivington Pike Monument

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11.4 km

Coronation Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

if you approach from Ashurst's Beacon, avoid the drop in the tree roots by walking slightly to the left and there is a much safer path. having crossed the bridge …

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14.0 km

River Douglas

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14.9 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

The Leeds & Liverpool canal runs for 127miles between the two cities. Originally built for transporting goods it's use declined after the railways and nowadays it's predominantly used for recreation. …

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

3.08 km

2.90 km

517 m

387 m

297 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

3.57 km

3.11 km

2.85 km

1.78 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Ashurst Beacon – Coronation Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Alma Field Trig Point

Ashurst Beacon

Ashurst's Beacon

Rivington Pike Monument

Coronation Bridge

River Douglas

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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