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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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

Overview

Starting from the car park by Coppice Cafe we will head out past  what was St. Joseph's Seminary to Tontine. Coffee break will be at St. Thomas' Church, burial place of the last highwayman to be hanged.  From there we will return via Lawns Farm and Holland Moor to the park.  The walk is a mixture of road walking and footpaths, some of which could be muddy. 

Parking is free at Beacon Park, where refreshments and toilets are available. St. Thomas' Church also serves refreshments and has a toilet. The icecream shop nearby may be open for Christine.

 

Thursday, 3 April 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
98.1m / 322ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 50565 06663
Nearest postcode:
WN8 7RZ
what3words:
booklet.luckier.starlight
Start time:
1:00 pm

Beacon Country Park and Coppice Cafe Elmers Green Lane (off Beacon Lane) Upholland WN8 7RZ

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