Description
This route uses a former railway line, a small section of the Wyre Way, and a passenger ferry to connect Fleetwood and Preesall
This route uses a former railway line, a small section of the Wyre Way, and a passenger ferry to connect Fleetwood and Preesall
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Reviews - 2
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The narrowest part of the path is 65.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 7.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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12.0% of the route is on roads (1)
12.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
40.0% of the route is paved (1)
20.0% of the route is muddy (1)
2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
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Start and end points
Fleetwood
Grid Ref
SD3387848408
Lat / Lon
53.92757° / -3.00845°
Easting / Northing
333,878E / 448,408N
What3Words
gazed.repeated.norms
Preesall
Grid Ref
SD3662047350
Lat / Lon
53.91841° / -2.96648°
Easting / Northing
336,620E / 447,350N
What3Words
loudly.innovate.resembles
| Fleetwood | |
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| Grid Ref | SD3387848408 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.92757° / -3.00845° |
| Easting / Northing | 333,878E / 448,408N |
| What3Words | gazed.repeated.norms |
| Preesall | |
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| Grid Ref | SD3662047350 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.91841° / -2.96648° |
| Easting / Northing | 336,620E / 447,350N |
| What3Words | loudly.innovate.resembles |
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reviews
Martin Ellis
31 Oct 2023Fleetwood to Preesall 1 (Flepre 1) review.
A short Slow Way involving a ferry crossing, a walk beside the River Wyre, and footpaths into Preesall.
The route begins in Fleetwood with plenty of amenities and a tram link with Blackpool (Photo 1).
Check ahead for ferry times, which are dependent on the tide. The Knott End-on-Sea side has a Café that opens at 10am. There are convenience stores in the village (Photos 2 & 3).
A footpath south from the jetty follows the River Wyre. The route soon leaves the river for field paths eastwards. Recent heavy rain had made these rather muddy in places.
The final footpath emerges at Preesall; and the Slow Way ends at a bus stop near the Black Bull pub.
Mary Oz
10 Jan 2022A short distance from the village of Preesall the road gradually rises to cross a former railway line. The footpath sign onto this is a bit hidden by the hedge, but steps lead down onto the route. It was muddy but manageable when I walked it in the winter. This was a very pleasant and easy route across the fields and then down Whinny Lane to the lovely Hackensall Hall and then on to the golf course. The views here open out onto the Wyre Estuary and across to Fleetwood, with Blackpool Tower visible in the distance.
Arriving at the coast, the tarmacked route to the ferry terminal is straightforward, with the Lake District becoming visible, far away. There are coin-operated toilets in the car park, a café, an LS Lowry statue, and excellent birdlife (I saw turnstones and sanderlings quite close up) to keep you busy while you wait for the ferry.
The little passenger ferry normally does the short return trip twice an hour in summer and once an hour in winter. A bit of cash will be needed. Details are available at https://www.wyre.gov.uk/knott-end-fleetwood-ferry/knott-end-fleetwood-ferry-1/1 with updates (and a phone number) on their Facebook page, for which there is a link. However, when I arrived, the ferry was stuck at Fleetwood undergoing some emergency repairs, which was not announced on Facebook. I went back another day to complete my journey! The ferry was very nice, there was a gently sloping ramp, helpful staff, and the narrowest sections were wider than other parts of the route.
Overall a very pleasant and varied route.
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