Best walks from Seaforth & Litherland

Seaforth & Litherland Station to Kirkby Station

A largely flat canal route, mainly along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath (a green, tree-shaded ribbon despite nearby roads and industry), with tarmac and earth footpaths and a wildlife area and an aqueduct over the River Alt. Some unavoidable kerbs and narrow cycle barriers. Mostly follows the Leeds and Liverpool Canal; passes the Rimrose Valley / Brook Vale wildlife area and Aintree Racecourse. Can be split at Old Roan, where there are a few shops and cafes near the station.

Easy: 12km, gentle ascents.

A stepped footbridge over a main road at the Litherland end (avoidable by crossing at the big roundabout instead); several narrow cycle barriers and a slightly muddy path under the railway.

Lunch: A short diversion at Old Roan reaches a few shops and cafes near the station.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Seaforth & Litherland Station to Bootle New Strand Station

A very short, direct and functional urban route, well-paved with good tarmac footpaths and making good use of green space along the edge of a small park and a detour behind a leisure centre. Flat and fully accessible. A pleasant green detour runs around the back of Bootle Leisure Centre.

Easy: 1km, flat terrain.

Lunch: Shops close to the Bootle end and a single shop at Litherland.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route