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Ainsdale Reserve Circular
Visorando Member
5.17 mi
+85 ft
-66 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sefton (Lancashire)
A circular around Ainsdale Nature reserve starting with the gentle woodland section before moving on to a trickier dry dune section due to a large number of paths crisscrossing the dunes, The final section is through the wet dune section where the path is clearly marked but ponds block the path during wet periods so improvisation or wellingtons might be necessary.
Formby Dunes
5.74 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Formby (Liverpool City Region)
The walk starts from Formby Village and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Formby Dunes, site of 'Lost Resort', Formby Beach, site of first Lifeboat station with a possible detour to 'Devils Hole'.
Lydiate
5.84 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lydiate (Liverpool City Region)
The walk starts from Bell's Lane in Lydiate and follows clockwise circular route via disused railway lane and canal towpath. A possible brief detour to St Catherine's Chapel and the oldest pub in Lancashire, Scotch Piper.
Formby Squirrel Asparagus Trail
5.27 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Formby (Liverpool City Region)
The walk starts in Formby Kirkdale Road and follows anti-clockwise route along Asparagus and Squirrel Trails together with dune and beach sections.
Lunt Meadows Circular
5.59 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sefton (Liverpool City Region)
Walk starting from Lunt Meadows Nature reserve and crosses the River Alt to disused Cheshire Lines rail track. After following the rail track the route crosses open farmland to a short road section leading back to the nature reserve. The final part of the walk makes its way via the nature reserve ponds to start.
Lunt Circular via River Alt
5.55 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sefton (Liverpool City Region)
The walk starts from Lunt Village, Sefton and follows the anticlockwise circular route via River Alt, Cheshire Lines railtrack, River Alt and briefly Mersey Forest.
Maghull Circular
5.44 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Maghull (Liverpool City Region)
A circular route starting from Maghull centre initially following the canal and then disused rail track before heading beside Melling Brook to outskirts of Melling. Final section rejoins canal back to start.
Sefton Meadows
5.11 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sefton (Liverpool City Region)
The walk starts from Sefton Village and follows a clockwise circular route via Sefton Mill site Sefton Meadows, Cheshire Lines railtrack, River Alt and briefly Mersey Forest.
Rufford Mere Sands Circular
6.47 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rufford (Lancashire)
Around Mere Sands Nature Reserve before making way along Leeds Liverpool Canal tow path and via country tracks back to start.
Bickerstaffe Circular
7.97 mi
+115 ft
-112 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Bickerstaffe (Lancashire)
A circular route starting at Bickerstaff and initially following country roads to Dairy Farm Lane then via farm tracks and over rail track to Newbridge Fishing Lakes. Further farm tracks lead back to Bickerstaffe via the site of Bickerstaffe Hall.
Rufford River Douglas Circular
5.73 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Rufford (Lancashire)
A very easy to follow 6 mile circular walk beginning at Rufford Marina and initially taking towpath North beside Leeds Liverpool Canal before taking footpath South along the levee beside River Douglas back to start.
Rainford Siding Lane Circular
8.19 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
Starting from Sidling Lane Nature Reserve travelling along the edge of the reserve before crossing the railway line to continue over open farmland and country lanes to re-enter via the woodland section of the reserve.
Much Hoole
7.99 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Much Hoole (Lancashire)
A circular walk starting from Liverpool Old Rd taking paths beside River Douglas to Dolphin Inn then over farm tracks to Much Hoole and then more farm tracks back to start.
Rainford Linear Park Circular
7.56 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
Route initially along Rainford Linear Park before heading over open countryside back to start.
Roby Mill Ashurst Beacon Circular
7.77 mi
+587 ft
-607 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Up Holland (Lancashire)
A circular walk starting from Beacon Park then via Dean Brook to Roby Mill onto Ashurst Beacon and back to Beacon Park. Good views over Winter Hill and Mersey Estuary on the route.
Exploring Liverpool City Centre
3.35 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Liverpool (Liverpool City Region)
The City of Liverpool offers the walker many sights to explore. This walk takes in the key attractions and provides the basis for a half day introduction to the City.
Hutton Bottom Circular
7.71 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hutton (Lancashire)
This route beginning opposite Hutton Grammar school and making way to Dolphin Pub via Longton Brook, Back Lane and Marsh Lane. Return is via section of Ribble Way, River Ribble and open farmland back to start.
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