A very easy to follow 6 mile circular walk beginning at Rufford Marina and initially taking towpath North beside Leeds Liverpool Canal before taking footpath South along the levee beside River Douglas back to start.
Technical sheet
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A Rufford walk
posted on 30/08/21 by gfl57. Last update : 22/04/22
(S/E) Join towpath heading North on the East bank of the canal.
(1) Continue North along the towpath.
(2) Carefully cross Sollom Lane and follow the path along East bank as it follows the meandering course of River
Asland.
(3) Continue to follow River Asland as it turns northeast (right)
(4) Take the short path northeast across the field to the levee of River Douglas and turn South (right) along the levee.
(5) Carefully cross Eyes Lane and continue South beside River Douglas.
(6) Continue South beside River Douglas.
(7) Pass with care under the railway bridge as the path can be slippery. Upon reaching Meadow Lane turn West (right) along it.(S/E)
Waypoints
S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Towpath
1 : km 2.36 - alt. 5 m - Turntable
2 : km 3.25 - alt. 9 m - Sollom Lane
3 : km 3.97 - alt. 10 m - Asland
4 : km 4.64 - alt. 7 m - Change River
5 : km 5.67 - alt. 6 m - Eyes Lane
6 : km 7.35 - alt. 6 m - Wind Turbine
7 : km 8.8 - alt. 5 m - Railbridge
S/E : km 9.23 - alt. 7 m - Towpath
Useful Information
Parking at the start.
Refreshments at marina and Rufford village.
Bus 2A, 347 to start.
Train to Rufford Station.
More info
www.graemelinford.com/walks/rufford_douglas.html
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Date of walk : 09/02/23 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good Walk interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Did this local walk on Friday afternoon after having a MASSIVE vanilla at The Boathouse. (needed to walk this off!). I would suggest that the walk is done in reverse as when returning along the levee you are elevated and walking against the prevailing wind. The canal is a lot more sheltered. Also the walk describes the path under the railway bridge a slippy when in fact it is Very muddy and wet. This could be all the time as we haven't had any rain of note in the preceding days.
Overall though a gentle 2 - 3 hours stroll but make sure you have walking shoes on.
