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Chorley Group

We are the Chorley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

We start on the dunes by Birkdale Sands, then a short stretch on the beach past the pools where there may be natterjack toads spawning .Exit to the road by Pontins Holiday Camp then follow the Trans Pennine Trail to the Sefton Coastal Path and return to the start through Royal Birkdale Golf Course 

Sunday, 26 April 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
10.1m / 33ft
Type:
circular

There may be refreshments available in Ainsdale and the toilets could have reopened.

The walk is almost flat , but because we will be walking through the dunes it's classed as moderate.

If you wish to travel by train alight at Hillside Station and walk along Waterloo Road, turn left into Selworthy Road.

Features

  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 31840 15274
Nearest postcode:
PR8 2LA
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Meet at the junction of Selworthy Road and Lancaster Road. Roadside parking .

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