Rufford/Burscough Moss and Mere Sands Wood

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Overview

We leave The Hesketh Arms, Rufford car park to join the canal towpath southwards. We then follow the main road to Burscough Bridge before using tracks and paths across the moss, returning through Mere sands Wood back to the pub.

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Start time:: 1:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Flat walk, no stiles.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 46088 15578
Nearest postcode:: L40 1SB
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Start time:: 1:00 am

Park on The Hesketh Arms car park, Liverpool Road, Rufford (A59) as far away from the main entrance as possible. Drinks available after the walk.

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