View from Clieves Hill – View from Clieves Hill loop from Rufford

View from Clieves Hill – View from Clieves Hill loop from Rufford

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View from Clieves Hill – View from Clieves Hill loop from Rufford

03:11

74.8km

390m

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: July 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.1 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Long Heys Lane Anstieg

Highlight • Climb

A bit rutted at the bottom... stick with it, its worth it.. lovely, tough climb up to Ashurst Beacon.

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12.0 km

Viewpoint Bench in Beacon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beacon Country Park is our flagship countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rollingBeacon Country Park countryside spread across the slopes of Ashurst Beacon between Upholland, Dalton and Skelmersdale.

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12.5 km

Good Road Surface

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy the climb

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24.4 km

Bickerstaffe Wood

Forest

33.4 km

View from Clieves Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

I love riding here for the views

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34.3 km

View from Clieves Hill

Highlight • Climb

There are three small climbs on quiet roads that lead to this viewpoint - all are enough to get the heart and lungs going but not long enough, or steep …

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39.7 km

Old Moss Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Interesting road to cycle along, a lot of the surface is very worse for wear and showing signs of subsidence. Good spot to see interesting birds on the fields too depending on the time of year.

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55.7 km

Southport Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Southport Marina offers plenty of activities, including boat rentals, crazy golf, adventure playgrounds, a model railway, and various amusements. It’s also an ideal spot to pause and enjoy the scenic surroundings along your route.

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