Lathom circular including War Horse memorial (8-mile easy walk)

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Overview

Approx. 8 miles mostly flat with some road walking.

From the start we will walk towards Lathom Hall and Chapel, then on paths across fields and through woods to pass the ruins of Burscough Priory. Then up to Ruff Wood and into the village of Westhead to join the War Horse route back to the start.

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Sorry, no dogs.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 45493 09362
Nearest postcode:: L40 5UN
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Lathom Park Chapel lay-by, Hall Lane, Lathom, L40 5UN.

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