Lying at the confluence of the Rivers Ribble and Douglas, Longton Marsh is the opening section of the Ribble Way long-distance trail. The region is inhabited by a large variety of wildfowl, including gulls, terns and lapwings. Across the marsh, you can see the buildings of Warton Aerodrome, once an American Second World War airbase, now one of the jewels in British Aerospace's crown.

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1. Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

18.5km

04:40

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Walmer Bridge

26.9km

06:49

60m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Grove – Longton Marsh loop from Longton

8.68km

02:11

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Sunday 1 March

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Location: Longton, South Ribble, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Longton Marsh

1. Longton Marsh – Lemon Tree, Longton loop from South Ribble

2. River Douglas Footpath – Tarleton Lock loop from Walmer Bridge

3. The Grove – Longton Marsh loop from Longton

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