Preston Guild Wheel
A 21-mile long-distance path in Lancashire forming a circle around the boundary of the county’s most northerly city. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: South Meadow Lane
Grid Ref: SD 538 286
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Grid Ref: SD 538 286
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Climbing: 225 metres
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
286 Blackpool and Preston
Summary
The Preston Guild Wheel is a walkway and cycleway that encircles Preston, linking the city to the countryside. The Guild Wheel route makes the most of the different landscapes that surround the city, creating a rich and varied environment for everyone to enjoy.
Highlights include the beautiful woodland areas at Red Scar Wood and Boilton Wood in the east, the gently meandering River Ribble to the south of the city, and the historic splendour of the docklands area.