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A man and woman walking through the woodland at Rufford Old Hall in winter. There is a low sun behind them.
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Walking in Liverpool and Lancashire

There's plenty to explore on foot in Liverpool and Lancashire. From countryside and coast, to woodland and the city centre, find the perfect winter walk for all abilities.

Top walks in Liverpool and Lancashire

Visitors walking in woodland on Southwood Estate, Pembrokeshire
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Trail

Speke Hall hidden paths trail 

Explore the hidden paths around the garden and through the ancient woodland surrounding Speke Hall.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.2 (km: 1.92)
The Leeds-Liverpool canal at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
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Trail

Rufford Old Hall Circular Walk 

A picturesque dog friendly circular walk on the outskirts of Rufford Old Hall. Enjoy the peaceful sights along the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
Visitors walking at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire
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Trail

Gawthorpe Hall Circular Walk 

This circular walk takes you through the historic parkland of Gawthorpe Hall. You'll travel along the Bronte Way, past the ancient woodland of Hagg Wood and onto the low-level walk beside the River Calder. From here it's onto the Burnley Way which takes you through Grove Lane Plantation - the pathway in which used to be the track of an old coal ginny tramway that brought coal from the pit at Habergham Colliery across the valley to Padiham.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 4.5 (km: 7.2)
Rolling fields going down into a valley and Holcombe Hill in the distance, with Peel Tower standing tall on its plateau
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Trail

The Stubbins Estate walk near Gawthorpe Hall 

About a 25-minute drive from Gawthorpe Hall is a countryside trail that circles part of the Stubbins Estate, near Ramsbottom. Enjoy Pennine views and wander through woodland.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
The timber-frame exterior of Speke Hall, Liverpool on a sunny day
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Trail

Speke Hall estate walk 

Explore the wider Speke Hall estate to discover a green oasis in urban Liverpool. Walk through colourful meadows and woodlands with unexpected histories while spotting fascinating wildlife.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.8 (km: 2.88)
A visitor inspecting the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel, Morecambe Bay
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Place

Heysham Coast 

The Heysham Coast offers more than your average seaside stroll. Enjoy spectacular views across Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, and discover the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel, located on the headland.

Lancashire

A view over the South Garden at Speke Hall with the timber-framed house in the background
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Trail

Speke Hall and Garden trail 

Enjoy an easy stroll taking in views of the Tudor hall and restored garden from every angle.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 0.5 (km: 0.8)

Top walks in Liverpool city centre

Renowned portrait photographer Edward Chambré Hardman captured many iconic shots of post-war Liverpool. Follow in his footsteps on a city centre circular walk.

The Hardmans' House, Liverpool
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Hardman cathedrals walk 

A circular walk in central Liverpool taking in the places that inspired Edward Chambré Hardman near Rodney Street, including the two cathedrals.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.5 (km: 2.4)
The Hardmans' House, Liverpool
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Trail

Hardman city centre walk 

A circular route, starting at Liverpool Lime Street Station, taking in some of the iconic buildings and views that Edward Chambré Hardman photographed.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.5 (km: 2.4)
The Hardmans' House, Liverpool
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Trail

Hardman Pier Head walk 

Discover some of the iconic buildings and views that Edward Chambré Hardman captured with many of his photographs on a circular walk.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)

Explore walks further away from home

Four people in winter clothing walk along a snow covered path through the village of Watendlath in the Lake District

Walking in the Lake District 

From gentle ambles to more challenging hikes, these are some of the best walks to explore the heart of the Lake District.

Walkers enjoying the views from the top of Dinas Emrys, Snowdonia, Wales

Walking in Wales 

Explore wide open landscapes, gentler coastal strolls or energetic hikes for something a little more challenging. We've rounded up some of the best places to walk in Wales.

A man and a woman walk in the foreground walk alongside a channel of water. In the background is a statue, a temple and the trees have an orange hue.

Walking in Yorkshire 

Discover some of the best walks in Yorkshire, from rugged Pennine beauty spots to parkland and meadows perfect for a family stroll.

A man and woman walking a dog on the snowy moorland at Lyme with woodland views in the distance

Walking in Cheshire and Greater Manchester 

From stepping back in time on a stroll at Alderley Edge to wandering through moorland at Lyme, these are some of the best winter walks in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Visitors in the garden at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire: a child stands on railings with the house in the background

Discover more in Liverpool and Lancashire

Journey from a Tudor house to the childhood homes of Lennon & McCartney via coastal pinewoods and a photographic time capsule.