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Ruff Wood and Lathom From Westhead

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Overview

Starting from Westhead Church a walk through Ruff Wood, over Crosshall Brow then passing through the pleasant countryside of Lathom to pass Halsall Lodge Farm and down into Westhead Village before returning to the starting point.

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 43624 07152
Nearest postcode:
L40 6HG
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Park on Vicarage Lane and meet outside St James Church, Westhead.

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