Walking A-Monday Afternoon

Walks are local and leisurely and between 4 and 5 miles (maximum 5 miles) in length over easy terrain.

	Varies, but all local
	3rd Monday
	1.30 pm start
	Coordinator: David Blanchflower - 01704 889736 email mondaywalks@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk

Monday Afternoon Short Walks

Monday walks start at 1.30pm on the 3rd Monday of the month, they are all local and are around 4 miles over easy terrain. Start time is 1.30 for a Monday walk but contact the coordinator if you need more details. Please wear good footwear for all walks.

No need to book on walk just turn up on day. Further information on walks by emailing the Group Coordinator on mondaywalks@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk

Walks are held at 1.30 on the 3rd Monday of the month unless otherwise stated.

U3A Croston circular Walk Monday 20^th May 2024

This walk starts in the centre of the attractive village of Croston and takes a route out to the surrounding fields and then back in to include part of the Croston heritage trail and a footpath beside the River Yarrow and the Stone Circle. Taking the bridge over the Yarrow we continue south towards Croston Moss and then returning to the village centre. A flat walk which includes public footpaths, pavements and public parks. Mainly dry under foot but some muddy areas. About 3.5 miles

Leader: Rob Mawdsley

Starting Point and parking: Meet at the Wheatsheaf pub in the centre of the village on the A581 at 1.30pm.

It takes about half an hour to drive from Ormskirk to Croston. Take the A59 towards Preston, after passing through Rufford turn right on to the A581 signposted to Croston. The A581 takes you through to the village to the Wheatsheaf pub on your left. Parking is available along this road. Also if you turn left at the Wheatsheaf pub into Out Lane, travel passed the Lord Nelson pub, after a short distance turn right into a small public car park next to the doctors surgery.

Last Updated on April 29, 2024

A Walk in Tawd Valley

A report of the 20th September 2021 walk

The September Monday u3a Walking Group walk was in the Tawd Valley Park, Skelmersdale, which is an area of green open space of 65 hectares running from Skelmersdale town centre and following the line of the River Tawd as it heads northwards to join the River Douglas.

Those participating in the walk soon realised that Tawd Valley Park is a hidden jewel in the heart of Skelmersdale. The site surrounds the River Tawd as it meanders its way from Yewdale across a large section of the historic town of Skelmersdale through to Cobbs Clough Brow. The area is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife with birds of prey soaring above the meadows and Kingfishers patrolling the riverbanks.

Barry Carr the walk leader did an excellent job in explaining the history of the area, with the ruins of an old mill, millponds and capped mineshafts providing a glimpse into the area’s industrial history.

Everyone agreed it was an excellent afternoon walk in an area that was previously unknown to most of the walk participants.

Last Updated on January 3, 2022