A586 road
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The A586 is a road in England
, which runs from Garstang
to Blackpool
, in Lancashire
.
The road runs a total distance of 13 miles (20.9 km), in a roughly east-west direction, and is both urban and rural in character. It begins near Churchtown south of Garstang
and just east of Catterall
, as a junction on the A6 Preston New Road, immediately to the north of Kirkland Bridge. It runs as a winding rural single-lane road 2 miles (3.2 km) south west to St Michael's on Wyre
, where it crosses the River Wyre
. Becoming Garstang Road, it runs west, bypassing Great Eccleston
and Little Eccleston
, and being joined by the A585
between Larbreck and Little Singleton
, about 4 miles (6.4 km) past St Michael's On Wyre
. This is a wider, straighter stretch of road. The road splits from the A585 after approximately 1 miles (1.6 km), at the Five Lane Ends in Little Singleton
, and enters the outskirts Poulton-le-Fylde
as Garstang Road East. From here, the road becomes progressively more urban. After 3.5 miles (5.6 km), it crosses the A587 at the St Walburga's Road roundabout
, and becomes Talbot Road as it passes through Layton. The road continues as Talbot Road past Blackpool North railway station
, and passes through the town centre one-way system, eventually terminating at Talbot Square where it meets the A584
next to the North Pier
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, which runs from Garstang
Garstang
Garstang is a town and civil parish within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. It is ten miles north-northwest of the city of Preston and eleven miles south of Lancaster, and had a total resident population of 4,074 in 2001....
to Blackpool
Blackpool
Blackpool is a borough, seaside town, and unitary authority area of Lancashire, in North West England. It is situated along England's west coast by the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries, northwest of Preston, north of Liverpool, and northwest of Manchester...
, in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
.
The road runs a total distance of 13 miles (20.9 km), in a roughly east-west direction, and is both urban and rural in character. It begins near Churchtown south of Garstang
Garstang
Garstang is a town and civil parish within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. It is ten miles north-northwest of the city of Preston and eleven miles south of Lancaster, and had a total resident population of 4,074 in 2001....
and just east of Catterall
Catterall
Catterall is a civil parish in the county of Lancashire in the north of England, located within the Borough of Wyre. Historically in the Amounderness Hundred, it is situated on the A6 between Lancaster and Preston, a short distance from the town of Garstang, and Myerscough College. The Wyre, Calder...
, as a junction on the A6 Preston New Road, immediately to the north of Kirkland Bridge. It runs as a winding rural single-lane road 2 miles (3.2 km) south west to St Michael's on Wyre
St Michael's On Wyre
St Michael's on Wyre is a village on the Fylde, in the Borough of Wyre, in Lancashire, England; it lies on the River Wyre. The village is centred on the church of St Michael's which was founded before AD 640...
, where it crosses the River Wyre
River Wyre
The River Wyre is a river in Lancashire, United Kingdom, which flows into the Irish Sea at Fleetwood. It is approximately 28 miles in length...
. Becoming Garstang Road, it runs west, bypassing Great Eccleston
Great Eccleston
Great Eccleston is a village and civil parish in the English county of Lancashire, situated on a coastal plain called the Fylde. The village lies to the south of the River Wyre and the A586 road, approximately upstream from the port of Fleetwood...
and Little Eccleston
Little Eccleston
Little Eccleston with Larbreck is a civil parish on the southern bank of the River Wyre on the Fylde in the English county of Lancashire. The river is crossed by Cartford Bridge, a toll bridge, an unusual feature in England....
, and being joined by the A585
A585 road
The A585 is a primary road in England which runs from Kirkham to Fleetwood in Lancashire.The road runs a total distance of just under , on a mixture of rural and urban residential/commercial streets...
between Larbreck and Little Singleton
Singleton, Lancashire
Singleton is a village and civil parish in Lancashire, England. It is situated on the coastal plain called The Fylde. It is located south-east of Poulton le Fylde, and as of the 2001 census had a population of 877...
, about 4 miles (6.4 km) past St Michael's On Wyre
St Michael's On Wyre
St Michael's on Wyre is a village on the Fylde, in the Borough of Wyre, in Lancashire, England; it lies on the River Wyre. The village is centred on the church of St Michael's which was founded before AD 640...
. This is a wider, straighter stretch of road. The road splits from the A585 after approximately 1 miles (1.6 km), at the Five Lane Ends in Little Singleton
Singleton, Lancashire
Singleton is a village and civil parish in Lancashire, England. It is situated on the coastal plain called The Fylde. It is located south-east of Poulton le Fylde, and as of the 2001 census had a population of 877...
, and enters the outskirts Poulton-le-Fylde
Poulton-le-Fylde
Poulton-le-Fylde is a market town in Lancashire, England, situated on the coastal plain called the Fylde. As of the 2001 United Kingdom census, it had a population of 18,264. There is evidence of human habitation in the area from 12,000 years ago and several archaeological finds from Roman...
as Garstang Road East. From here, the road becomes progressively more urban. After 3.5 miles (5.6 km), it crosses the A587 at the St Walburga's Road roundabout
Roundabout
A roundabout is the name for a road junction in which traffic moves in one direction around a central island. The word dates from the early 20th century. Roundabouts are common in many countries around the world...
, and becomes Talbot Road as it passes through Layton. The road continues as Talbot Road past Blackpool North railway station
Blackpool North railway station
Blackpool North railway station is the main railway station serving the seaside resort of Blackpool in Lancashire, England. It is the terminus of the main Blackpool branch line from Preston....
, and passes through the town centre one-way system, eventually terminating at Talbot Square where it meets the A584
A584 road
The A584 is a road in England that runs from Clifton, near Preston, to Little Bispham, north of Blackpool in Lancashire.The road runs a total distance of approximately , largely following the coastline of the Fylde peninsula, and for forms Blackpool's promenade. It begins in Clifton, west of...
next to the North Pier
North Pier, Blackpool
North Pier is the oldest and largest of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.-Location:...
.