Spectacular views of Preston as seen from St Walburge's Catholic Church spire

The Lancashire Post were given the chance to climb the 172 steps to capture the views that can be seen from the third tallest spire in the UK, and the tallest on a parish church.

This weekend is the final weekend to ascend the Victorian Roman Catholic church, tickets can be booked online here.

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Best thing about the North West? We're just moments away from greenery such as this.

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Keen train spotter? The spire is one of the best places to watch trains come in and out of Preston.

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Looking out of the spire towards Lancaster.

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A train passes by St Mark's Church.

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Spectacular views of Preston as seen from St Walburge's Catholic Church spire

The Lancashire Post were given the chance to climb the 172 steps to capture the views that can be seen from the third tallest spire in the UK, and the tallest on a parish church.

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