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Southport Group

Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups (from 8 to 80+) for fortnightly walks travelling by coach with like-minded people throughout the year.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

With the Visitor Centre and the coach parking at the top of the hill, whichever way you head off walking today you will be going downhill. That could be to the River Brock, or towards Bleasdale. The A Walk may head for Fairsnape Fell, or slightly nearer, Parlick Hill. Wherever you go you can expect a climb back up to the Visitor Centre for refrshments on your return.  

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
8:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There will be three walks available with details circulated on the coach. They will range from easy to strenuous depending on the walk selected.

A Walk Leader - Dave White

B Walk Leader - Mark Baxter

C Walk Leader - Dave Eccles

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 30188 06130
Nearest postcode:
L37 6BS
what3words:
lows.scared.jeeps
Start time:
8:10 am

The Bus Stop by Mayflower Manor on Liverpool Road, Formby, and calling at all pick-up points going North.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking