(S/E) Take Appley Lane briefly south over Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Douglas. Take path west (right) initially beside River Douglas before bearing South over farmland and through woodland onto Lees Lane.
(1) Leave Lees Lane taking footpath, no footpath sign, south-west (right) through the gateway and then into woodland. Turn east (left) along Long Heys Lane.
(2) Take Stonehall Lane south-west (right)
(3) Continue on track as it turns south (left) to pass by Stone Hall. Excellent views east over Winter Hill,
Manchester and Pennines. Briefly turn east (left) along Farley Lane.
(4) Leave Farley Lane on the footpath to continue east over the grassland.
(5) Upon reaching Roby Mill Lane, turn north (left). Take footpath east (right) between houses then beside the stream.
(6) Turm north (left) upslope along field boundary Take Ayrefield Drive east (right).
(7) Follow path initially beside duck pond and then east beside field boundary. Cross stile beside the fence and continue on the path as it follows the boundary fence downslope. Take path East (right) as it makes its way down to Dean Brook, take the bridge over Dean Brook to continue on the path under M6. Turn north (left) along Gathurst Road.
(8) Take canal towpath north-west (left). Continue on the towpath. Ascend to Appley Bridge Road.(S/E)
