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Southport Group

Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups (from 8 to 80+) for fortnightly walks 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 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

On the edge of Bowland, and next to the River Ribble, Ribchester still has the remains of its Roman heritage. We park in the centre of the village in the coach/car park where toilets are available. Our walks today may take you along the bank of the river or up into the hills. Wherever you walk there will be a pub at the end for refreshments before we leave for home.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Start time:
8:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Three walks will be available, with details circulated on the coach. They will range from easy to strenuous depending on the walk selected.

A Walk Leader - Dave White

B Walk Leader - Dave Eccles

C Walk Leader - Christine Vasey & Carol Gummerson.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 30188 06130
Nearest postcode:
L37 6BS
what3words:
lows.scared.jeeps
Start time:
8:10 am

The bus stop by Mayflower Manor on Liverpool Road Formby.

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