Rimrose Valley and Canal Walk

Walks, England, Merseyside, Sefton
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Rimrose Valley and Canal Walk

Ford, Merseyside

by liverpoolcityregionca

  • 1hr 15m / 4.2km
  • 3

Explore the park, woodland and Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath in this lovely Liverpool circular walk. Will you find the metal toadstool?

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Start at Beach Road, make your way through the blue railings to enter the park. Seaforth & Litherland is the nearest station.

    Step 1: Start at Beach Road, make your way through the blue railings to enter the park. Seaforth & Litherland is the nearest station.

  2. Exit on the other side and make your way towards the main path.

    Step 2: Exit on the other side and make your way towards the main path.

  3. Welcome to Rimrose Valley Country Park. It was historically a domestic refuse tip until 1978. The restoration began in 1993.

    Step 3: Welcome to Rimrose Valley Country Park. It was historically a domestic refuse tip until 1978. The restoration began in 1993.

  4. You’ll find lots of lovely plants and wildlife across the park. These deep purple berries are elderberries.

    Step 4: You’ll find lots of lovely plants and wildlife across the park. These deep purple berries are elderberries.

  5. Continue straight along the main path.

    Step 5: Continue straight along the main path.

  6. Keep an eye out for the plants and flowers growing alongside the path. So many different shapes and textures.

    Step 6: Keep an eye out for the plants and flowers growing alongside the path. So many different shapes and textures.

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