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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.

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
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Overview

Our traditional Boxing Day walk along the canal to Appley Bridge returning through Fairy Glan and along Wood Lane..  There is a steady descent of 230ft from the top of Parbold Hill to Wood Lane .

Friday, 26 December 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 49560 10379
Nearest postcode:
WN8 7HZ
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Park and meet on Alder Lane Playing Fields car park along Bramble Way.

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