(S/E) Take footpath east (left) at north end of Winsford Drive as it arcs along the line of houses. At Lumber Lane turn left and carefully cross to the footpath on its Northern side.
(1) Take footpath north (right) across the field keeping close to west boundary of the site of Bradlegh Hall. At the footpath post, there is a good view of Sankey Viaduct to left. Turn west (right) here along well trodden path over the field and then downslope towards the brook.
(2) Take footbridge over Sankey Brook to canal footpath. Turn southeast (right) along the canal side. Pass under Alder Lane and continue south on the tarmac path.
(3) Turn west (right) along Old Alder Lane crossing Sankey Brook. No footpath so take care.
(4) Leave road (left) to take path West beside field boundary. At the edge of Phipps Brook path heads briefly northwest. Follow path West around field boundary. When footpaths meet branch west (left) on farm track along fence onto Farmers Lane. No footpath on Farmers Lane so watch for traffic.
(5) Turn west (left) along Chapel Lane. Just before reaching the COOP supermarket turn north (right) on a footpath running through houses. At the field, the boundary turn west (left) following the path beside the houses back to start.(S/E)