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Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Bretherton War Memorial loop from Preston

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North West England

Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Bretherton War Memorial loop from Preston

Moderate

5.0

(2)

30

riders

Guild Wheel Cycle Lane – Bretherton War Memorial loop from Preston

02:27

41.6km

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 251 m

After 41.4 km for 251 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.07 km

Guild Wheel Cycle Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Brand new cycle safety feature and part of the guild wheel.

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2

7.08 km

Lemon Tree, Longton

Highlight • Cafe

good coffee and currant bun

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3

7.43 km

Quiet Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

4

12.8 km

Quiet Lanes Near Bypass

Highlight • Trail

Some nice quiet lanes around this area

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5

19.9 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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6

38.7 km

Centurion Tank – Made in Leyland

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the canal if your heading to Blackpool

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7

39.7 km

The Continental, Preston

Highlight • Pub

The Continental is a Preston pub and restaurant serving British cuisine and real ales, as well as hosting live music gigs, films, cultural events and the now-legendary Continental Beer Festival.

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8

40.4 km

Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble

Highlight • River

26 August 2021 bridge currently closed you can’t cross it.

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B

41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

7.34 km

3.55 km

806 m

584 m

405 m

295 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

5.60 km

584 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

9°C

71 %

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