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Overview

Starting from the visitor centre in Beacon park we will cross the ex golf course then go up to the beacon. from there we follow country lanes and farm tracks to return to the country park.

Thursday, 22 January 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 50566 06645
Nearest postcode:
WN8 7RZ
what3words:
market.fallen.brilliant
Start time:
1:00 pm

Beacon Country Park (signposted Country Cafe and Visitor Centre) Elmers Green Lane , off Beacon Lane Upholland WN8 7RU

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Ashhurst Beacon

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE