7.1 miles | 11.4 km | 288 m Ascent | 8.5 Naismith miles | Mary Pickstone & Valerie Eccles
Our last three walks have been further afield – great for exploring areas we might be less familiar with, but not so convenient when we need a walk on the spur of the moment. This week’s route is much closer to home and is in an area that we are all very familiar with – the Lune Valley.
As well as being convenient, this walk has much to offer: We start at a wildflower meadow within the grounds of the Hermitage Estate, and head toward Halton Green before diverting through Higher Wood to get to Halton Park. A path through the edge of Wham Wood takes us to Hawkshead and a path along the top of the ridge to Aughton. This lovely village offers a good place to enjoy lunch, before we press on back down to the riverside at Aughton Barns. From there a riverside path takes us through Aughton Woods Nature Reserve before passing the spectacular waterworks bridge as we head back to our starting point.