Cycling in Fleetwood
Fleetwood’s ‘Cycling Town’ designation and funding resulted in a number of infrastructure improvements, including significant investment in cycle parking. Fleetwood’s cycling maps show the extent of available parking in the town centre and outlying areas.
Starting at Fleetwood's North Pier the route is clearly signed all the way to Fleetwood. Fleetwood is a great place to spend an afternoon, with plenty to keep young and old amused. From the pleasure beach and its range of rides, to the Fleetwood Tower, there is a wide range of exciting activities.
In Fleetwood there are a number of different levels of promenade, those near the sea and others that are higher up near the tram route. This ride follows the higher levels, as it offers wider views. Once past the Red Bank Tram Stop the path follows a wide stretch of grassland down to Little Bispham, where the tram veers away from the sea on its way to Fleetwood.
Along the way you'll pass Cleveleys which is a good place to stop off for a bite to eat or refreshments - you'll find seaside chip shops, cafes and bars. On arriving in the Victorian seaside town of Fleetwood, the route takes you round to the river mouth of the River Wyre and the entrance to the docks.
Fleetwood is a lovely town to explore with beaches, a stately pavilion, playgrounds and gardens all within easy reach. The Fleetwood Market is one of the largest undercover markets in the North West and not to be missed. At Fleetwood you can also take a ferry over to Larne, on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. There are 3 crossings a day for the 8 hour journey.
Route 62 continues from Fleetwood along the coast to Lytham St Annes before taking you inland to Preston via Kirkham. Along the way you'll pass Stanley Park, Fleetwood Zoo and model village and the lovely countryside of the Wyre.
A 34mi round-trip ride to an RSPB reserve from Fleetwood. 21% traffic-free. Ride rating: ★. Automatically chosen by our journey-planner: please check you're happy with the route before setting off.
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The Clarion cycling club was formed in 1895 after a group of likeminded individuals got together in Birmingham in 1894. It took the Clarion name from Robert Blatchford's socialist newspaper. The National Clarion cycling club grew during the early 1900s with 8000+ members at one time and with sections all over the UK. Working class people were getting their freedom on bikes in the countryside and the Clarion was spreading the word and the newspaper to industrial towns and villages.
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