Much Hoole

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.86 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 8 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 8 m

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    Highest point: 15 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Take Liverpool Old Rd South towards A59. Briefly take A59 footpath South (right). Take path West (right) beside Carr Brook towards River Douglas and then along its bank. Continue to follow the river bank as it turns North. Continue on the footpath as it bends East and then to follow River Asland past boatyard.

(1) At the junction of tracks, take path North (left) beside the marsh.

(2) Cross Station Road to pick up footpath opposite. Continue North on the path on top of the levee beside Hoole Marsh. Continue northeast (right) along levee then North beside cottages.

(3) Turn East (right) along Marsh Lane in front of Dolphin Pub. Refreshments available here.

(4) Turn South (right) briefly along Hall Carr Lane. Leave lane East (left) to follow the footpath along field boundaries.

(5) Turn South (right) along the path crossing footbridge and cross Hall Lane to continue South over farmland.

(6) Turn West (right )carefully along Hall Carr Lane. Leave Hall Carr Lane briefly taking farm track South.

(7) Leave farm track via footpath (left) and follow it South to rejoin farm track heading South.

(8) Turn West (right) briefly along Station Road. Take footpath South (left) across the field and continue along it over disused rail track. Cross Pine Ave to continue onto a footpath through the hedge and head South. Briefly turn South (right) along Liverpool Road.

(9) Very carefully cross Liverpool Road and take Liverpool Old Road briefly East.

(10) Take footpath South (right) between houses then across the field and over Northern Ave. Cross Town Lane to continue om footpath South beside horse paddock.

(11) Follow pathway made by farmer SW towards church spire in distance until reaching the main road. Very carefully cross the main road and follow footpath West back towards the gate leading back to start.(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Liverpool Old Rd
  2. 1 : km 2.85 - alt. 7 m - Rail Track
  3. 2 : km 4.26 - alt. 9 m - Station Road
  4. 3 : km 5.86 - alt. 7 m - Marsh Lane
  5. 4 : km 6.35 - alt. 5 m - Hall Carr Lane
  6. 5 : km 7.56 - alt. 11 m - Footbridge
  7. 6 : km 8.51 - alt. 11 m - Hall Carr Lane
  8. 7 : km 9.1 - alt. 9 m - Odd House Farm
  9. 8 : km 9.55 - alt. 11 m - Station2
  10. 9 : km 11.01 - alt. 13 m - Old Road
  11. 10 : km 11.15 - alt. 11 m - Much Hoole
  12. 11 : km 11.84 - alt. 11 m - Field
  13. S/E : km 12.86 - alt. 7 m - Liverpool Old Rd

Practical information

In the nearby area

Tidal River Douglas/Aslan, salt marshes, open farmland, route of Preston to Southport disused rail track.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Fresh air
Fresh air

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It was a vey good walk.

Unfortunately certain parts were very muddy and quite overgrown with nettles. There were many stiles and some need repairing. I think the walk was a mile longer but quite enjoyable. Thank you.

gfl57
gfl57

Glad you enjoyed the walk. Unfortunately I did the walk in shorts so also found nettles an issue, supposedly good for wildlife though. Some more walks in area at www.graemelinford.com

ScouserRob
ScouserRob

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Enjoyable circular walk. Started and finished at The Dolphin Inn, where an excellent meal was eaten on return.
Two observations, not criticisms:
Some of the paths were overgrown with nettles and there were an incredible number of stiles, some of which needed repair. Beware!
Time taken was 3 hours 20 minutes, which is ideal for a morning walk with a pint or two at the end of it!!
Many thanks for the entry.

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