Southport Promenade – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

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Southport Promenade – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Moderate

5.0

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Southport Promenade – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

02:11

38.5km

80m

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

Start point

Train Station

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170 m

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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13.2 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

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16.2 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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17.0 km

High Tide at Southport Promenade

Highlight • Beach

18.6 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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30.9 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

31.7 km

Mere Brow Wood

Forest

35.0 km

Mere Lane

Highlight • Trail

Not far from Martin Mere wetlands this path take you near Sandy Lane very quiet and pieceful.

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38.1 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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38.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

13.0 km

6.30 km

735 m

640 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

4.02 km

745 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 8 October

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Southport Promenade – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Southport Pier

High Tide at Southport Promenade

Southport Promenade

Mere Lane

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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