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Old Railway Path to Avenham – Miller Park Fountain loop from Lostock Hall

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Old Railway Path to Avenham – Miller Park Fountain loop from Lostock Hall

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Old Railway Path to Avenham – Miller Park Fountain loop from Lostock Hall

02:10

8.31km

60m

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: June 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.92 km

Old Railway Path to Avenham

Highlight • Cycleway

This trail follows the course of one of the old railway lines that cross the Ribble and head south. The train line now crosses the river on the viaduct to …

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3.12 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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3.21 km

Miller Park Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Close to Preston's centre and on the banks of the River Ribble, Avenham and Miller Parks are lovely greenspaces, a breath of fresh air in the city. Their myriad paths, …

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3.58 km

Holy Grounds Coffee & Doughnuts

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot for a quick caffeine and carbs hit before / after crossing the river via the park. No seating, curbside service out of someone's garage! Perfect if you don't want to hang around.

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4.27 km

Avenham Park

Highlight • Natural

Avenham Park has lots of interesting places to discover – from Swiss Chalets to the Boer War Memorial and a Japanese Garden. Opened in 1867, the park has been a …

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5.26 km

Stairs with Bicycle Dismount

Highlight • Rest Area

5.28 km

Forest Path Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

1.34 km

516 m

329 m

117 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

1.47 km

398 m

256 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 13 August

23°C

15°C

20 %

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Old Railway Path to Avenham – Miller Park Fountain loop from Lostock Hall

Old Railway Path to Avenham

Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble

Miller Park Fountain

Holy Grounds Coffee & Doughnuts

Avenham Park

Stairs with Bicycle Dismount

Forest Path Junction

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