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Mere Sands Nature Reserve

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Overview

Flat walk along the canal towpath passing Rufford Old Hall and over through an urban area, passing the cricket club to reach Mere Sands Nature Reserve. Then through the the fields back to our starting point. Care must be taken when we are crossing three busy roads,

Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 45978 16954
Nearest postcode:
L40 1SU
what3words:
snapped.baths.seaside
Start time:
6:30 pm

Parking along Sparks Lane off Liverpool Rd, Rufford

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