Cycle from the outskirts of Liverpool to the coast south of Southport, following the old Cheshire Lines railway across the West Lancashire Moss.
The Route: Maghull (W of M58, Jct 1) to Ainsdale (S of Southport).
Distance: 10 miles one way, 20 miles both.
Start & Parking:
1. Maghull, off the A59 to the north of the M57, Jct 7. The railway path starts on a sharp right hand bend on the minor road which links the A5147 with the B5195.
2. The railway station, Ainsdale, west of the A565 between Formby and Southport. Follow Easdale Drive and Kendal Way to the start of the railway path.
Surface & Hills: Tarmac, stone / gravel one rough section near Ainsdale. No hills.
Roads & Road Crossings: One busy crossing of the A565 in Ainsdale.
Links or other nearby trails: Liverpool Loop Line.
Map & Leaflet: OS Landranger Map 108. Leaflet available from Sustrans, St Pauls Centre, Hightown, Crewe, CW1 3RY. Tel: .
Nearest Railway: Maghull or Ainsdale.
Refreshments: Lots of choice in Mahull and Ainsdale.
