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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

A market town on the edge of Bowland. The walks today may take you south to the hills, or north to the river Ribble. With the Ribble Way going right through thr centre of Gisburn you could find yourself heading for Sawley, or the other way towards Paythorne Moor. With a pub and cafe available for refreshments after the walks this is a good destination not far from home.

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Start time:
8:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There will be 3 walks available with details circulated on the coach. They will range from easy to strenuous depending on the walk selected.

A Walk Leader - Janet Loines

B Walk Leader - Cathy Scowcroft

C Walk Leader - TBC

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 30212 06139
Nearest postcode:
L37 6BS
what3words:
poetic.engine.thigh
Start time:
8:10 am

Bus stop by the site of the old Royal Hotel in 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