Section 1 of 4, Lancashire Coastal Way
Glasson Dock to Pilling
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SD 442 559. Finish: SD 406 488. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 21 m of climbing and 34 m of descent; highest point 20 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Glasson Dock.
- Bus stops
- Bowland View, 210 m from the start. Directions SD 444 560Swingbridge, 280 m from the start. Directions SD 444 560Victoria Inn, 370 m from the start. Directions SD 445 561
- Car parks
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SD 442 561Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SD 442 561Car park (free), 280 m from the start. Directions SD 444 561
Getting back
The section finishes at Pilling. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 59%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 59% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 5 gates, 1 stream crossing.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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