Downholland — Maghull
Dowmag two
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By Mary Oz on 10 Aug 2024
Description
This version is simpler than DowMag One as it follows the canal virtually the entire way, and avoids a walk along the busy (although with a pavement) A5147 and having to cross it. It is almost exactly the same length
This version is simpler than DowMag One as it follows the canal virtually the entire way, and avoids a walk along the busy (although with a pavement) A5147 and having to cross it. It is almost exactly the same length
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| Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 9.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 12.0% (1)
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Downholland
Grid Ref
SD3647406795
Lat / Lon
53.55394° / -2.96036°
Easting / Northing
336,474E / 406,795N
What3Words
signed.yell.risk
Maghull
Grid Ref
SD3754402580
Lat / Lon
53.51618° / -2.94337°
Easting / Northing
337,544E / 402,580N
What3Words
digitally.draining.unclaimed
| Downholland | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD3647406795 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.55394° / -2.96036° |
| Easting / Northing | 336,474E / 406,795N |
| What3Words | signed.yell.risk |
| Maghull | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD3754402580 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.51618° / -2.94337° |
| Easting / Northing | 337,544E / 402,580N |
| What3Words | digitally.draining.unclaimed |
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review
Mary Oz
10 Aug 2024The route starts from Maghull by passing some interesting plastic bottletop art, and reaches the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath over a swingbridge, with level access. There are some rather lovely suburban gardens backing onto the canal along the first section, but as the canal becomes more rural, the wide gravel towpath becomes a narrow, occasionally cobbled or muddy, track between the vegetation, making it a challenge for most wheels, although there were one or two careful cyclists.
The route passed through some classic Lancashire arable farming land, and shortly before the end there was a canalside café. A section of the towpath was being re-gravelled at the time, but was still open.
At Downholland, leaving the towpath to the north west of the main road bridge over the canal, and through the pub garden and car park, allows safe level access to the end of the route at the pub, avoiding having to cross that busy road.
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