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Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

West Lancashire

Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Moderate

5.0

(1)

17

riders

Southport Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

02:48

49.6km

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

20.3 km

Rag Bag Wood

Forest

2

27.5 km

View of Southport Beach at Sunset

Highlight • Beach

Southport beach really does boast some of the most amazing views of the coast.

With long sandy beaches and a coast-line that stretches 22 miles across Sefton, you can soak …

Tip by

3

28.7 km

Southport Coastal Grasslands

Highlight • Natural

4

30.2 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

View of the Pier at the far end of Southport Promenade, socially distanced from the masses.

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5

30.4 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier is currently closed, but when the tide is out it's a great place to walk up to along the never ending beach.

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6

30.7 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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7

33.1 km

Southport Pier

Highlight • Bridge

If your on a road bike watch out for tram lines. Beautiful scenery out to sea and of the southport coast.

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8

33.8 km

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice road and on clear days you can spot Blackpool Tower.
Lots of wildlife and natural beauty

Tip by

43.8 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

10

49.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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B

49.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

15.2 km

758 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

5.41 km

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

9°C

66 %

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