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Pickering Pastures – Hale Head Lighthouse loop from Hale

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Pickering Pastures – Hale Head Lighthouse loop from Hale

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Pickering Pastures – Hale Head Lighthouse loop from Hale

01:16

12.0km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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780 m

The Wellington

Highlight • Pub

Only past it on a ride. I have not seen many good reviews about this place. I think the Childe of Hale, which is just around the corner, is much better.

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1.32 km

Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Duck Decoy at Hale is an impressive, complex monument, now a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It lies in the lowest part of the …

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3.02 km

View of the River Mersey

Highlight • River

You can find out on Komoot what time the sun rises and get there. It's absolutely fantastic.

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3.34 km

Pickering Pastures

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picking Pastures is a wonderful place for a bike ride. You get great views of the Jubilee Bridge and the River Mersey.

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3.40 km

View of the Mersey Estuary from Pickerings Pasture

Highlight • Natural Monument

Green Flag Award winning Local Nature Reserve with acres of wild flower meadows and a fabulous view across the upper Mersey estuary. It is a peaceful place to enjoy picnics …

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6.52 km

Childe of Hale Pub

Highlight • Pub

9.01 km

View of the Tidal Race on the River Mersey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watching the tide rush in. There are a number of benches on this leg of the walk to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet disturbed only by the sound of the river pouring in.

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9.35 km

Hale Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Hale Head Lighthouse was built to guide ships into the Upper Mersey. It is the most southerly point in Lancashire.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

3.39 km

1.33 km

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

3.19 km

1.33 km

516 m

321 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Pickering Pastures – Hale Head Lighthouse loop from Hale

The Wellington

Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve

View of the River Mersey

Pickering Pastures

View of the Mersey Estuary from Pickerings Pasture

Childe of Hale Pub

View of the Tidal Race on the River Mersey

Hale Head Lighthouse

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