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Southport Group

Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups from 8 to 80+ for fortnightly worry-free walking (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 quarterly 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

A Market town in Lancashire, and not too far from home, we expect the coach to park within the town. With walks on offer today possibly taking you up into Grize Dale, or along the Wyre Way, or, may be, along part of the Lancaster Canal. Wherever you go there are lots of cafes and pubs for refreshments after.

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Start time:
8:10 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There will be three walks available with full details available on the coach, from the more strenuous to easy, depending on the walk selected. Walk Leaders today will be -

A Walk Leader - Dave White

B Walk Leader - Carol Gummerson

C Walk Leader - Dave Eccles - 6.5 to 7 miles, with no steep climbs. Highest point is 230ft, with a total ascent of 510ft. Five low stiles, one slightly damaged but still useable with care. All paths in good condition with the final mile along the Lancaster Canal towpath before turning right onto the Wyre Way back into Garstang.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 30192 06291
Nearest postcode:
L37 6DA
what3words:
spell.stands.rapid
Start time:
8:10 am

The bus stop by the site of the Royal Hotel.

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 quarterly 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