Top 10 Walks

Sefton proudly sits on 22 miles of coast and walking is the best way to see much of Southport and the wider area – you can get to the parts of the coast and countryside that are not accessible by car. Why not try one of our walks and experience some stunning scenery, rolling dunes and blow the cobwebs away? Choose one that you’d like to do and put those walking boots on!

Cheshire Lines Path

Southport

Starting at the Trans Pennine Trail Seamark on Southport’s Promenade, this 23.2 km walk follows the trackbed of the former Cheshire Lines Railway.

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Formby Walks

Formby, Liverpool

Two walking routes around Formby Village, Railway In Pub and Freshfields.

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Thornton & Little Crosby Walk

Thornton

6.4km walk through Thornton and Little Crosby with key points including Thornton Village, Ince Blundell Park, Crosby Hall and The Courtyard Tea Rooms.

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Around and about Ince Blundell

Liverpool

Walking route in and around Ince Blundell, a rural parish close to the floodplain of what was once the tidal River Alt and the surrounding low-lying land is often flooded in winter by the River Alt.

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The Maghull Trail

Maghull, Liverpool

Fairly level walking route at 6.4 km (4 miles) making it a pleasant half day stroll and passes several sites of local history interest, including the churchyard where Maghull’s most famous former resident, Frank Hornby is buried.

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The Sefton Coastal Path

Southport

The Sefton Coastal Path is a stimulating journey through a wonderful variety of landscapes with a rich biodiversity of wildlife and a fascinating history.

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Sefton Village and the Meadows Walk

Sefton Village, Liverpool

The circular walk of some four km (2.5 miles) starts at the Punch Bowl Inn, with its excellent food, drink and toilet facilities at the very centre of historic Sefton village, and is generally level throughout.

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The Lydiate Loop

Lydiate

This 9.6 km walk takes in Lydiate Hall, St Catherines Chapel, Shakespeares plays, The Scotch Piper (reputedly Lancashire's Oldest Pub) and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal.

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Coast to Countryside Walking Route

Crosby, Liverpool

A 13.2km walk taking in the coast and countryside, including Antony Gormley's 'Another Place', Sefton Coastal Path, Little Crosby Village, River Alt and Maghull - Frank Hornby.

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Churchtown and Botanic Gardens Walk

Churchtown, Southport

Walk around the historic and carefully preserved village of Churchtown and the beautiful Botanic Gardens.