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Southport Group

Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups from 8 to 80+ for fortnightly worry-free walking (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

This popular destination is not too far from home, yet offers us a range of walks, from going up Armside Knot to coastal walks.

Sunday, 3 November 2024
Start time:
8:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

A Walk Leader - Dave Trembath - 103/4 miles with 1275ft of ascent. We start by heading west along the coast, then turning up through Copridding Wood to the view point at Arnside Knott. We then continue to Underland Wood and Fairy Steps before returning to the coast path on the east side to make our way back to Arnside.

B Walk Leader - Janet Loines - 8.5mile walk from Arnside with just over 1,000ft of ascent, taking in Arnside Knott, Arnside Tower and the Pepper Pot at Silverdale. Returning along the coast.

C Walk Leaser - Dave Eccles - This walk starts from the Promenade and onto the beach (tide permitting), then on to the caravan park, up through Arnside Park into Far Arnside and on to Elmsslack. Taking in Arnside Tower and the Pepper Pot, followed by a walk in Arnside Knott Wood, heading back to Arnside. No steep climbs, only sight gradients.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 30161 06425
Nearest postcode:
L37 6BZ
what3words:
heats.rarely.string
Start time:
8:10 am

The bus stop by the site of the Royal Hotel. Calling at all pick-up points going north.

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