Section 4 of 4, Lancashire Coastal Way
St Annes to Freckleton
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 318 286. Finish: SD 434 288. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 51 m of climbing and 50 m of descent; highest point 17 m.
Getting there
The section starts at St Annes.
- Stations
- St Annes-on-the-Sea, 520 m from the start. Directions SD 322 290Station (heritage railway), 530 m from the start. Directions SD 321 282
- Bus stops
- St Annes Square, 150 m from the start. Directions SD 319 288Square, 180 m from the start. Directions SD 320 287Ashton Gardens, 230 m from the start. Directions SD 318 288
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 10 m from the start. Directions SD 318 286Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SD 319 287Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SD 319 285
Getting back
The section finishes at Freckleton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Preston New Rd Roundabout, 430 m from the finish. Directions SD 432 292Bus stop, 530 m from the finish. Directions SD 435 293
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
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