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Overview

Follow the route walked by the horses from the station to Lathom Park Remount Station during WW1. Return via Lathom Chapel, Burscough Priory ,  Lady Alice's Drive and Ruff Wood.  Share  the history of the area using a mixture of roads, tracks and public footpaths.

Sunday, 30 July 2023
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 41741 08419
Nearest postcode:
L39 2YN
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Start time:
11:00 am

Meet by the booking office at the station. Toilets available in the waiting room. Bring a packed lunch There is a chance to shorten the walk by missing the Priory Loop and self-guiding back to the station.

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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