Parbold and District Ramblers - walk
Nov 3, 2024 at 09:15
Parbold and District Ramblers
The Lydiate Loop Sunday 3 November 2024
A good late Autumn Walk of 5 ½ miles which is fairly easy underfoot. It is based around the gravel beds of an old disused railway line and on canal towpaths around Lydiate.
The walk begins from the Running Horses Pub on Bells Lane Lydiate.
Running Horses Pub, 25 Bells Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool L31 4EN
We have been given permission to park as we will be dining there afterwards.
Meet at Parbold shops at 9.15 am or at the Running Horses pub in order to begin the walk at 10.00 am.
Directions
Some of you will have your own route to Lydiate but we went on the M58 motorway and took the A506 exit signposted Maghull /Kirkby. Take the 3rd exit on the roundabout signposted Maghull/ Southport onto Maghull Lane. At the roundabout take the first exit and stay on School Lane. Straight on at traffic lights signposted Southport/Maghull. Turn right at traffic lights (Hal Emmett solicitors on far left corner) onto Liverpool Rd North (A5147). Turn left into Bells Lane and drive over canal bridge and turn into Running Horses pub carpark on your left. (allow 30 mins for journey)
Food and drink
We will stop half way round the walk for coffee/snack near a farm shop where you can see peacocks strutting around. There used to be a coffee shop there too but unfortunately this has now closed. Food and drink are available at the pub after the walk. I will reserve a table when I have an idea of the number dining there. There is no need to choose in advance.
Health & Safety
Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking and endeavour to keep up with the walking group. Most of the route is free from traffic but there are cyclists on the disused railway path.
Leaders
Sue Henshall 07901015534 & Lynn Strange