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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Maghull and Ormskirk.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Maghull and Ormskirk.
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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (1) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 5
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Maghull
Grid Ref
SD3754402580
Lat / Lon
53.51618° / -2.94337°
Easting / Northing
337,544E / 402,580N
What3Words
digitally.draining.unclaimed
Ormskirk
Grid Ref
SD4174008408
Lat / Lon
53.56904° / -2.88119°
Easting / Northing
341,740E / 408,408N
What3Words
lasts.plot.rugs
Magorm One's land is
| Maghull | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD3754402580 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.51618° / -2.94337° |
| Easting / Northing | 337,544E / 402,580N |
| What3Words | digitally.draining.unclaimed |
| Ormskirk | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD4174008408 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.56904° / -2.88119° |
| Easting / Northing | 341,740E / 408,408N |
| What3Words | lasts.plot.rugs |
| Arable | 63.0% |
| Urban | 37.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Hiking Historian
20 Jun 2023Agree with the previous reviewer: the route from Maghull to the canal isn't detailed enough, and it is much better to stay on the canal until Lydiate rather than come off early and start a road walk. I've adjusted this for an alternative route.
The rest of the route is very pleasant: some road walking (with the odd short stint on unpaved sections, although on quiet residential rural roads with barely any traffic); lots of lovely footpaths through fields and woods; and a good final approach into Ormskirk using well-paved roads.
The terrain, as well as some steps, gates and footbridges, do make this a foot-only route, but a good one it is, with great views over the West Lancs and Sefton. Shops and transport at each end, and the odd shop and pub along the way.
Stephen***@aol.com
22 Jun 2021The map is misleading shortly after the start. There is a footpath alongside Westway that leads to the canal (photo 1).
It is far nicer to stay on the canal until bridge number 17. Climb the steps and cross the bridge (photo 2) and walk the short distance to the Weld Blundell pub (photo3).
The footpath that starts in Sandy Lane actually finishes in Pygons Hill Lane where you have to turn right (not left!) to get to Sudell Lane.
The Waggoners ‘pub’ is now actually a private house (photo 4).
All in all, a very pleasant, highly-recommended walk!.
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