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North West England

West Lancashire

Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

Road cycling routes

North West England

West Lancashire

Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

Moderate

5.0

(9)

135

riders

Eyes Lane Bridge – Eyes Lane Metal Bridge loop from Appley Bridge

02:14

50.3km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 19.6 km for 16 m

After 20.4 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.30 km

Cedar Farm and Back Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Essential little cyclists cut-through which avoids the busier road to Mawdesley. Once past Cedar Farm you can head in whichever direction you like, still on quiet roads, or even just stop at Cedar Farm for refuelling.

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15.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

3

20.6 km

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Martin Mere was formed at the end of the last ice age, when water filled a depression in the glacial drift. Since then its size has varied as water levels …

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27.6 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

5

29.4 km

Green Lane (NCN 91)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The sign says 'Open 31st July 2020.' It's now Dec 2020 and it's not! Suitable for gravel bikes or a very slow road bike. Big chunks of gravel and loose …

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6

32.6 km

Lock Lane Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge takes you over the Leeds - Liverpool canal Rufford Branch. Nice views of the canal and Wildlife

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7

33.5 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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8

33.5 km

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Metal Bridge. Lovely stop off to admire the view.

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9

45.6 km

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

Highlight • Structure

It's always great to enjoy nature and all the beautiful countryside the England has to offer on a bike ride

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10

47.3 km

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of a nice day. Well worth the climb

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B

50.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

718 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

10.4 km

170 m

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Monday 25 May

29°C

14°C

17 %

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