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Water water everywhere!

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Because of holidays and other commitments the Rambling Group was very depleted yesterday with just 5 members walking. We set out from Maghull on a dull morning but had hopes the weather forecast might not be accurate, By the time we were travelling along the M65 towards Bolton we realised our hopes were in vain and wet weather gear was donned as soon as we arrived at Jumbles Country Park. We have walked in this area before and always had good weather, as Peter did on the recce which can be seen in the lovely sunny photos in the slideshow. Continue reading →

Ramblers Climb the Pike

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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 →

April ramble

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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.

A very different ramble!

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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 →

Ramble with a difference

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​For the first walk of the year we usually stay close to home and given the mix of weather lately it was probably still a good idea. Alan had planned a walk that included some historical and other places of interest.10 Ramblers set off from The Meadows pub where the first account of the history of the location was given. Who knew that the first Grand National race took place here in the 1800’s?

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Ramblers Christmas Walk

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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!

Ramblers in West Kirkby

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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.

We continued on the old railway line until turning off for Heswall fields, taking us down to the beach for a look at the various boats.Then we picked up the King Charles III coastal path, taking us along the cliffs over Thurstason beach and couple of occasions, down on to the beach.  A brief rain shower brought out the wet gear but it soon passed and we were again in sunshine. At the boat club we retrieved the coastal path, arriving back in West Kirby, having walked 8.5 miles. Wetherspoon provided a welcome meal.