- Range Walking Club
- Christmas Walk - Monday. 29
December 1997 -Local Area
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- We have chosen a local walk this year - one which was new
to Dave and myself and which turned out to be interesting
and very pleasant. It starts and finishes at the
Scarisbrick Arms, Downholland. Most of you will know that
this inn is at the junction of the B5195 (Formby to
Ormskirk Road) and the A567, approximately 10 - 15
minutes drive from Formby. The walk takes us through
gently undulating countryside, ever changing farmland and
along the Leeds- Liverpool Canal. There are some
excellent views of the Lancashire Plain, the Liverpool
skyline and the hills of the West Pennines. On a good day
visibility includes North Wales, Blackpool and the Lake
District. Please meet at the Scarisbrick Arms at 0900 hrs
PROMPT. As usual we have arranged for eating facilities
at the end of the walk and meals ordered beforehand will
be available at 1400 hrs approximately. No more..walking
has been arranged for the post-lunch period, thus those
attending can depart at their leisure. We have arranged
private dining facilities should the number having lunch
meet expectations. The price of the meals varies and the
options available are listed below. Please indicate on
the attached slip the number of people for each menu item
and return the slip with a cheque (signed) and made
payable to 'Range Walking Club' by Thursday, 11 December
1997. Although it is only a short drive to the
start/finish of the walk, car sharing would be helpful
because of the limited parking facilities at the inn but
such is not essential.
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- Distance: 8 miles
- Ascent: 260'
- Leaders: Phil Morgan and Dave Luty