Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park

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Overview

Starting at Stanley Park we walk down to the Tower and seafront to take in the views before heading back to the park where we will have lunch. Leaving the park we walk through Salisbury Woods and around Marton Mere then head back through the Italian Gardens in the park. A flat walk with good paths throughout, should be mud free! Anyone wanting to do a shorter version of the walk could join us at the café after lunch.

Saturday, 13 December 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Free parking at Stanley Park visitor centre/café. Meet outside the café.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 32571 35956
Nearest postcode:: FY3 8LS
what3words:: slices.buzz.fines

Start time:: 10:30 am

Stanley Park visitor centre car park.

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