6 great walks in West Lancashire
Mere Sands Wood by John Cocks - Credit: Archant
A selection of walks from our archive that are located in the countryside inland from Southport. NOTE: Safeguarding against the coronavirus is likley to be a part of everyday life for the forseeable future. We advise that two metres social distancing and checking the latest guidelines are the best course of action.
Tarleton village by John Cocks - Credit: Pics; John Cocks
Tarleton
Take a walk through the agricultural heartlands of Lancashire and spot some terrific bird life at Hesketh Out Marsh.
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Gate to Becconsall Church by Keith Carter - Credit: Keith Carter
Hesketh Bank
A riverside route among the the Douglas and the fields surrounding Hesketh Bank, via Becconsall.
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The Rufford branch of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal by Keith Carter - Credit: Keith Carter
Burscough
Away from the fields, we head to Burscough for a a canalside stroll to Parbold with the potential of birds and small wildlife to spot.
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Mere Sands Wood by John Cocks - Credit: Archant
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Rufford and Mere Sands Wood
Set off from Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve and travel through open fields, canal towpaths and the edge of the old Rufford estate.
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Bispham Green by Keith Carter - Credit: Archant
Mawdesley
This walk sets off from Cedar Farm in Mawdesley and heads south to Bispham Green, passing by Harrock Hill, a rare point of elevation in these flatlands.
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Ainsdale Beach by Rob Mcewen - Credit: Archant
Sefton Coastal Path
If you do want to head as west as you can, then you will eventually come to the coast. The Sefton Coastal Path is 21 miles in total, but there a number of sections that can make for a few hours walking.
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