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Wyre Way Part 2 – Shard Bridge to Garstang
The Wyre Way is part of the UK national network of long distance walking routes. The route follows the course of the river Wyre from its estuary outlet into Morecambe Bay to the fells above Abbeystead where the river has its source.
About The Trail
Starting at the Shard Bridge Hotel, this section begins along the estuary margins before turning inland across the mixed farmland of Northern Fylde. We pass within 2 km of the village of Great Eccleston before eventually re-joining the riverside path through the village of St Michaels, with its beautiful 13th century church. Past the village of St Michaels our route diverges from that shown on the OS map due to lack of public access along the riverside. However, after a short section . of road-walking we rejoin the river for most of the way to the village of Churchtown, where you will find another 13th century church and an ancient sundial perched high on a stone pillar in the village centre. Leaving the river, we take a ‘short cut’, crossing farmland and a couple of busy main roads, before re-joining it again on the way into the busy market town of Garstang, with a final short section.
Trail Info
Distance:
11.8 miles
Duration:
5 - 6 hours
Start Position:
FY6 9BT, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
End Position:
PR3 1EF, Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom