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West Lancashire Group

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

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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

A Bank Holiday walk from Newburgh along the canal towpath, passing Parbold, then ascending up to Dalton Lees for views across the Douglas Valley. The walk then returns to our starting point using rights of way and quiet lanes.

Monday, 26 May 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 48222 10428
Nearest postcode:
WN8 7XB
what3words:
stirs.boots.office
Start time:
1:00 pm

Park and meet on Back Lane, Newburgh by the church and school.

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