Section 3 of 4, Lancashire Coastal Way
Cleveleys to St Annes
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SD 312 435. Finish: SD 318 286. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 15 m of climbing and 13 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cleveleys.
- Bus stops
- Thornton Gate, 490 m from the start. Directions SD 317 436Rossall Gardens, 520 m from the start. Directions SD 317 437Beach Road, 590 m from the start. Directions SD 318 433
- Car parks
- North Promenade (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions SD 312 435Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SD 313 434Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SD 313 437
Getting back
The section finishes at St Annes. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- St Annes-on-the-Sea, 520 m from the finish. Directions SD 322 290Station (heritage railway), 530 m from the finish. Directions SD 321 282
- Bus stops
- St Annes Square, 150 m from the finish. Directions SD 319 288Square, 180 m from the finish. Directions SD 320 287Ashton Gardens, 230 m from the finish. Directions SD 318 288
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 92%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
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