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Warrington

Ashurst Beacon including cars, trains and boats

Event type: A Walk
Date: 18th November 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Group: Walking

Meet: For a 10:30 start. We will park in the Elmers Green Lane car park which is free all day. Elmers Green Ln, Skelmersdale WN8 7RU, What3words ///tensions.pampered.tangling. There are toilets and cafe at the car park that should be open from 10am to 3.30pm.

Route: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/33974545/andrews-my-douglas-valley--ashurst-beacon?lat=53.56063&lon=-2.7459&zoom=13.9603&overlays=os-obstacles-layer&style=TopoAuto&type=3d

Walk: The walk will start from Beacon Country Park.  There are half a dozen stiles and a mix of paths including woodland trails, fields, lanes and canal towpaths. Unfortunately there are not many options to significantly shorten the walk. There are however a few paths that shorten the route slightly.  Please let me know if you would like some suggestions about how to shorten the walk. Total ascent 742 feet.

Leader: Andrew t: 07506875467 or WhatsApp. Please let me know if you are coming. If you need any more details then let me know, and don't forget your packed lunch!