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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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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 flat circular walk from Spark Lane to Mere Sands using good paths, rights of way and the Rufford Canal tow path.

Thursday, 16 October 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 45973 16918
Nearest postcode:
L40 1SU
what3words:
vision.decisions.tentacles
Start time:
1:00 pm

Meet at Spark Lane, off the A59 north of Rufford, next to the Rufford Arms Hotel.

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