Eccleston Village – Pimbo Lane loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Eccleston Village – Pimbo Lane loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Moderate

4.8

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180

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Eccleston Village – Pimbo Lane loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

03:14

67.7km

870m

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: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.37 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.40 km

Big Wood

Forest

5.45 km

Eccleston Village

Highlight • Settlement

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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25.0 km

Rams Close Wood

Forest

38.4 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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42.7 km

Pimbo Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet and narrow lane, fast descent from the north and an easy alternative to Shaley Brow from the south.

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45.7 km

Shaley Brow Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Shaley Brow is in my opinion a Jekyll and Hyde kind of hill, on paper it doesn't look all that bad, yes it kicks up to about 14% but take …

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46.8 km

View from Crank Road

Highlight • Climb

This is a cracking climb if you head from Windle you will hit Crank Road after Red Cat lane. It's Is a good 14% after the golf course

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58.2 km

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of a nice day. Well worth the climb

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59.9 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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60.3 km

View of Preston and the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop just at the side of the Church for a stunning view over Preston and the rest of the countryside. If you're continuing on to Bank Top, then make sure …

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