This walk of about 9½ miles (15½ km) over the South-West Lancashire Mosses is on the long side by the standards of this site, but it is almost entirely in flat open country and largely on the good firm surfaces provided by the Cheshire Lines Path, country lanes and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. Nevertheless, the distance involved means that you will have to pay attention to what you wear on your feet. There is a fine canal pub, the Ship Inn, about two thirds of the way round, where you will find quality refreshments (a welcome respite), as well as the historic Scotch Piper near the end. So, strike up a brisk pace and enjoy the peace and quiet of the open spaces and big skies!
The relevant
Ordnance Survey 1:25000 Explorer map is No. 285. For
further information on the locations visited, click on
the images.
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