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We are the Fylde Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Take the bus to Ingol. Walk to pick up Preston Guild Wheel. Proceed in an anti clockwise direction through Cottam to pick up the Savick Brook branch of the Canal. Continue to Lea and then to the former Preston Docks. Lastly follow the north bank of the River Ribble to Avenham Park, and then into the centre of Preston.

Photos are 1) Canal lock and 2) Penwortham Old Bridge  

Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Various options exist in or near the Market Hall for post walk refreshments.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 54182 29716
Nearest postcode:
PR1 1YT
what3words:
shades.actors.tracks
Start time:
10:15 am

Preston Bus Station - bay number 1 (not used by buses) - northern end of Bus Station. Suggest that you park the car and then catch a bus to the bus station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking