Thornton Hough (Optional Pub Lunch) - please pre-book for lunch

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Black and white timber-framed Post Ofiice in the village of Thornton Hough, Wirral. Photo by E Pollock, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Overview

An easy (local grade D) 5-mile walk around the ancient village of Thornton Hough on the Wirral Peninsula with the option of a pub lunch to follow at Brunning & Price's Red Fox.
If you'd like to stay for lunch, please send a text message to the leader to book a place (numbers are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis). The menu can be viewed via the website link below.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/redfox/menus/daily-menu/

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks. Registered assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Photo
"Post Office, Thornton Hough" by E Pollock, licensed under Wikimedia Commons.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 29838 79810
Nearest postcode:: CH64 7TL
what3words:: hoot.cook.herds

Start time:: 10:00 am

The Red Fox, Liverpool Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral CH64 7TL

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