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Bolton Group

We are the Bolton 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

An leisurely walk around some of the farmland of the West Lancashire Plain taking in The Ruff Wood and the landscaped grounds of Edge Hill University.

Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.2km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
60m / 197ft
Type:
circular

Optional refreshments in Ormskirk after the walk. If you would like to have a lunch (1.45pm) in The Cricketers after the walk it is advisable to pre-book by sending me your choices from either the lunch menu or main menu, follow the link above.

From the Bolton area by public transport there are 2 options each taking about 1 hour.

Train to Preston and then a train to Ormskirk. It's a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station to the Bus Station.

Train to Burscough Bridge and then a bus to Ormskirk.

There are a number of inexpensive council car parks in Ormskirk https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/more/your-community/roads-and-travel/parking-in-ormskirk.aspx

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 41632 08198
Nearest postcode:
L39 2AW
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Start time:
11:00 am

Ormskirk Bus Station

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