ミアサンズウッド周辺のおすすめファミリーハイキング＆ウォーキング

The Thirsty Duck often serves Gluten Free beer for Coeliacs. Lovely after a walk along the canal on a summers day.

"Rufford Old Hall is a National Trust property in Rufford, Lancashire, in north-west England. Built in the late fifteenth or early sixteenth centuries for the Hesketh family, only the great hall survives from the original structure. A brick-built wing in the Jacobean style was added in 1661, at right angles to the great hall, and a third wing was added in the 1820s. The hall is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and the cottage, coach house and stables in the courtyard at the rear of the hall are designated Grade II." Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufford_Old_Hall You can find out more about opening times, events, attractions and facilities here; https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/rufford-old-hall

Not a difficult BW to ride (gravelbike), but be aware of vehicles using it!

"Burscough wharf was at the center of trade on the canal, with the Wharf Buildings purpose-built for the horses that pulled barges along the canal.  The canal was crucial to Burscough's economy, with much of its employment dependent on the canal and industries along its banks. Burscough Wharf is now a retail and leisure development that has become a focal point for the local community." Source: AI Summary; Various sources

"The Old Packet House in Burscough, also known as the Waterfront, is a historic canalside pub built in the 18th century, originally named the Bridge Hotel, and served as a staging post for packet boats traveling between Liverpool and Wigan.  The Packet House Hotel (now The Old Packet House) was built in the 18th century, around the same time as the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.  Originally named the Bridge Hotel, it served as a staging post for the packet boats that traveled daily between Liverpool and Wigan, carrying passengers and small parcels." Source: AI Summary; Various sources.

This isn't a highlight as such. More a notification of a route amendment. There isn't a clearly marked or signposted route across the crop field. Follow the edge of the field and turn left at the end. Some routes appear to show the route carrying on straight ahead and there is in fact a public footpath styled unlocked gate at the end. Through this gate is private property - somebody's beautifully kept garden (a big clue I didn't pick up on until I was twenty paces in 😳😁). I blame being on auto pilot due to the torrential rain). The lady who the garden belonged to was very kind and helpful and explained that a road/path did used to exist there in the past. When you turn left, again, it is not a clearly defined path. Crops are planted almost to the edge of the field but persevere and you will soon pick up the proper path again.

Burscough has two bridges. One over the railway line adjacent to the station. The other bridge is this one over the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Burscough is a vibrant and colourful town and is well catered for in terms of pubs, bars, cafe's and restaurants.

The Farm Tea Room arrived just in the nick of time for this wet and bedraggled hiker. Much more impressive than it looks from this angle and much more than a tea room. The Farm provides tea and cakes of course but it also provides hot meals and has a bar. There is an outside seating area and a childrens play area. Great service from pleasant and welcoming staff.