Preston to Southport
21 miles (34 km)
This route runs along National Cycle Route 62 from the city of Preston to the coast at Southport.
It's a fairly flat route, running through the countryside to Bretherton and Much Hoole before a lovely coastal run into Southport at the end of the ride.
This links with the Fleetwood to Preston route if you'd like to extend the ride.
Preston to Southport Ordnance Survey Map 
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Preston to Southport Open Street Map 
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Preston to Southport OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Preston to Southport Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
In Southport the route links with the Pier To Pier Cycle Route. This will take you along National Route 562 to Wigan Pier via Burscough, Appley Bridge and the easy flat towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.