웨스트 랭커셔 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Nice picnic spot too

if you approach from Ashurst's Beacon, avoid the drop in the tree roots by walking slightly to the left and there is a much safer path. having crossed the bridge and walked to the end of the path there is now a homemade rope which is helpful when access is needed to Longheys lane. it is a personal choice!

lovely walk

Lots of good paths along the way not disability friendly at points

"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!

Fettlers Wharf Marina sits quietly along the Rufford Branch of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, which gives perfect access to the Canal System. The Marina has 100+ moorings for various boat sizes including Wide beams, in a secure site, with no access (out of hours) to the general public & has all the facilities that you want in a marina. The Fettlers wharf Marina Location is perfect, whilst sitting in the peace and quiet of the Lancashire countryside, it lies 100m from Rufford railway station and 400m from the A59, whilst less than 10 minutes from the M6 J27, meaning your never too far away.

Be careful when using this path on a road bike due to rough tarmac and gravel. Would be better to use with Gatorskin tyres