Due to the ongoing cost of fuel the group took a train to the Wirral yesterday to undertake a lovely 8 mile walk from Spital to Hooton. Leaving the station we entered Dibbinsdale Nature reserve an area that many of us had not been to before even though it’s relatively local. Continue reading
On a beautiful sunny Spring day 9 members of the Rambling Group set off to Chorley to climb the 1191 feet high Rivington Pike. Situated on Winter Hill, the Pike is part of the West Pennine Moors. The land and building are owned and managed by Chorley Council and the Pike Tower is a prominent local landmark located below the summit, and is part of Lever Park. Continue reading
The next outing for the Rambling Group will be on Thursday 2nd April. This will be a 7 mile circuit at Rivington Pike and is classed as a moderate walk. Climb to the pike itself mounts 70 steps. The group has capacity for new members who are relatively fit walkers and have the correct walking gear for safety sake. If you are interested in joining our next walk please contact for joining instructions and details of car sharing.
12 members of the rambling group undertook a different type of ramble yesterday. Having been informed by the leaders that it was not a ” pretty” ramble we were unsure what to expect, but by the end of the day we were all very impressed by what we saw especially as it was only about 9 miles from home! Continue reading
On a very cold February morning 13 members of the Rambling group set out for our monthly walk. As usual during the colder winter months we stayed relatively closer to home and undertook a 7 mile wander through the delights of the Wigan area. Continue reading
Our walk today, prior to heading for a Christmas Lunch at Southport College, was a six mile wander from Green Lane In Maghull, to Blundellsands and Crosby Station. Blessed with lovely weather we trekked via good paths across Sefton and Lunt Meadows, before walking through Thornton to pick up the footpath around the CHET estate at Little Crosby. From here we made our way through Crosby to catch the train at Blundellsands to Southport. Clouds restaurant at Southport College did not disappoint and our traditional lunch received the thumbs up from everyone, especially the two members of the group who won prizes of Christmas goodies in the raffle! Special thanks to Alan for recceing the walk and organising the lunch, and thanks also to those who have led walks this year and to members for participating in the walks and making them a very sociable affair. Best wishes to all for the Christmas Season and happy rambling in 2026!
Thirteen ramblers arrived at West Kirby station on a very mild November day and proceeded to walk along the Wirral way. Trees in their Autumnal colours, with lots of leaves falling, passing some very nice properties overlooking the Dee estuary and the North Wales coast, we arrived at the Thurstaston visitor centre for a coffee break.
Our next Ramble will be to Ribchester on the 2nd October
Start : Greenside Car Park – PR3 3ZJ
M58, M6, A59 37 miles
Parking is FREE but limited.
Walk is 8 mile circular, mostly undulating grass and may be very wet underfoot so boots and poles recommended.
Meet Kensington House 9.15
Undeterred by Yellow Weather Warnings, 6 Ramblers set off from the lovely village of Bowland by Bowland for a 10 mile circular walk. The weather was fine and dry when we set off but we were realistic that this might not last!
After the first leg to the village of Sawley, we had a quick water stop and a photo op alongside the River Ribble. A couple of miles further on we stopped for lunch in a very odd location which comprised a Stone Circle and Arthurian sword in the stone!<
A heavy downpour caught us out, so shelter under some trees proved a good idea except for the multitude of very liquid cow pats! Moving on we crossed a small plateau before dropping down to the river along a steep and partially stepped path.
The final stretch took us through the village Bolton in Bowland and back to Bowland car park for a quick change before the short drive to Sawley and a welcome drink in the Spread Eagle pub.