Old railway lines, greenways and cycleways

Preston Junction Local Nature Reserve is a former railway line, which has now been converted into a multi-user path. This is a very popular and well used route by locals and commuters.

The site provides an important link interconnecting different wildlife habitats and residential areas. The area is rich in wildflowers, butterflies, attractive to birds and provides habitats for mammals.

GR: SD 540 275

Postcode: PR1 8JT

The Accrington to Baxenden section of this former railway line is known locally as 'Woodnook'. The route is popular for walking, cycling and horse riding, and makes up a section of the National Cycle Network. The main paths and verges are owned and maintained by Lancashire County Council

GR: SD 767 265

Postcode: BB5 2RA

This former railway line linking to Martholme viaduct has been converted into a public footpath and cycleway.

GR: SD 750 335

Postcode: BB6 7UJ

The site forms part of the Millennium Way multi-user path, and follows a former railway line connecting the site to Lancaster and Bull Beck.

GR: SD 522 647

Postcode: LA2 6PD

The site forms part of the Coastal Way following a disused old railway line alongside the estuary of the River Lune. The path runs from Glasson Dock to Aldcliffe and on to Lancaster.

GR: SD 456 562

Postcode: LA2 0AN

This disused railway line is now a pathway open to use by walkers and cyclists

GR: SD 778 215

Postcode: BB4 4NP

A cycleway runs from Old Lane and through a section of Facit Quarry connecting to Whitworth

GR: SD 886 201

Postcode: OL12 8EQ

Brandwood woodlands contain a cycleway running through the northern section of the site

GR: SD 848 214

Postcode: OL13 0QF