A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.
(S/E) At the end of Roby Well Lane turn briefly West (right) on Rainford Road. Turn North (right) of Rainford Road and begin the gentle climb up Billinge Hill.
(1) Immediately after U bend in tarmac road turn North (left) on the path following the metal fence to Billinge Tower.
(2) Having admired the all round view from the highest point in Merseyside make way North downslope towards
and through Coppice Wood.
(3) Leave Coppice Wood by a metal gate and take a path northeast by the front of houses. Carefully cross Upholland Road and take steps East down onto Longshaw Old Road. Take footpath North (left) off Longshaw Old Road towards the wood.
(4) Immediately before the footbridge turn North (left) taking a path beside a stream through Longshaw Wood and then along the East side of Orrell Waterpark Lakes. At the North end of the waterpark follow the path South towards the car park. Exit car park turning briefly South (left) along Lodge Lane then West (right) along Sandy Lane. Turn south (left) along Gantley Road At the forked junction carefully turn North (right) along Upholland Road.
(5) Take the footpath southwest (left) beside the house and follow it beside field boundaries.
(6) Follow footpath South West beside the wood. Follow footpath South (left) beside a fishing lake.
(7) Join Smethust track and follow it South over farmland. Take time to enjoy views over Welsh Mountains and Mersey Estuary as you gently climb. Briefly take Crank Road southwest (right). Leave Crank Road by turning South (left) onto the path beside the golf course.
(8) Follow the path beside the golf course onto the tarmac road and take it South downhill.
(9) Take footpath initially southeast (left) beside horse paddock downslope and then follow it South along the stream bank. Turn southwest (right) along Roby Well Way back to start.(S/E)
Waypoints
S/E : km 0 - alt. 86 m - Roby Well Lane
1 : km 1.15 - alt. 149 m - Exit Tarmac
2 : km 1.39 - alt. 167 m - Billinge Tower
3 : km 1.98 - alt. 144 m - Exit Coppice
4 : km 2.87 - alt. 107 m - Longshaw Wood
5 : km 5.03 - alt. 101 m - Higher End
6 : km 5.71 - alt. 120 m - Moorfield
7 : km 6.17 - alt. 130 m - Smethurst
8 : km 7.8 - alt. 155 m - Below Tower
9 : km 8.33 - alt. 122 m - Horse Paddock
S/E : km 9.04 - alt. 88 m - Roby Well Lane
Useful Information
Parking at start WN5 7PP
Refreshments available Billinge and Orrell.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Extensive views over Merseyside, Wales and Cheshire.
Reviews and comments
3.7 / 5
Based on 1 review
Clarity of route description 3 / 5
Clarity of route map 4 / 5
Walk interest 4 / 5
Delphinium
Hi Grubbycubby,
Thank you for this feedback. We understand what you refer to. As gfl57 mentioned, when someone suggests a walk, for now, the number of waypoints is limited to help a better read of the map when it is a printed version. However, with the Visorando Club subscription, you can get advanced features where you can edit and personnalise any maps and Pdf. before printing it.
If you have any questions please let me know. 😉
Enjoy your walks
gfl57
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The 'blocking' is a Visorando 'feature':. The site limits the number of waypoints you can include for a walk. A more detailed turn by turn description of the route with picture of each waypoint is available in various formats on my website
www.graemelinford.com/walks
Which is referenced in the 'Useful Information ' section of the walk.
My site also contains several other circular walks in the area, starting point of each up to you.
Grubbycubby
Overall rating :
3.7 / 5
Date of walk : 28/02/23 Clarity of route description : ★★★☆☆ Average Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A semi rural walk the route marked on the map blocks some of the turns making it a little difficult to read I suggest you take your own map. Why not park your car in the Orrell Water Park car park (which as far as I could make out is free) as it is a circular walk.
