Sunday Walk: Appleton Thorn, The Dingle + Grappenhall
Overview
An easy, mainly flat walk through woodland, fields and along the canal in South Warrington, taking in the picturesque village of Grappenhall, where we will have lunch. Mostly good paths, maybe muddy in places.
We will be visiting the Dingle in Appleton which takes us along a lovely route through the Lumb Brook Valley. Managed by the Woodland Trust, there are good paths which run along the babbling Lumb Brook, complete with mini waterfalls.
Location & Itinerary
Grade 5: Approx 6 to 6 1/2 Miles - please refer to the walk grading information within the website FAQs HERE which also gives you a list of recommended items to bring with you.
Directions: From the South. M56 exit at Junction 9 signposted M6 & A50. Keep left at the fork and at the slip road roundabout take the 1st exit onto Cliff Ln/A50 then after 0.4 miles, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Grappenhall Ln/B5356. Continue for 0.9 miles then at the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Grappenhall Ln/B5356. Continue on the B5356 Grappenhall Lane and as you approach the centre of Appleton Thorn the pub is on the right at the crossroads. From the North. M6 exit at Junction 20 A50/B5158 to Macclesfield/Warrington (south)/Lymm. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Cliff Ln/A50 then after 0.4 miles, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Grappenhall Ln/B5356. Continue for 0.9 miles then at the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Grappenhall Ln/B5356. Continue on the B5356 Grappenhall Lane and as you approach the centre of Appleton Thorn the pub is on the right at the crossroads.
Parking: There should be parking available in the small car park next to the Nursery on Green Lane which is opposite the pub down the side of the church or if that is full you might find space over the crossroads from the pub/church outside the houses on Arley Lane.
Host & Everything Else
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