6th April 2025 Ulverston
Our next day out will be to Ulverston on 6th April!
Ulverston is South Lakeland’s friendly and historic market town, situated only a few miles from the shores of Lake Windermere. Birthplace of Stan Laurel and home to a thriving artistic community, the town is proud of its variety and quality of festivals and events held throughout the year.
More information about Ulverston can be found here.
The area around Ulverston offers the walker a large variety of easy and moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks is sent out nearer the time.
Tickets for our Ulverston trip are £25 per adult and can be purchased from 8am on 2nd March 2025 in the following ways:
- Cash and cheque payments can be made on the previous coach trip.
- Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies):
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northeastlancscoachrambles - Telephone bookings: Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only. We must receive your cheque payment at least 7 days before the trip. If Jane is not available, please leave a message with Lynn: 07895760045 and she will get back to you.
- We are now trialling bank transfer payments. If you would like to buy a ticket in this way, please email nelcoachrambles@gmail.com to book your seat and I will send the bank information. If you already have the information, please email to confirm your seat before sending payment.
Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.
08:00 Colne Station
08:05 Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road
08:10 Nelson Bus Interchange
08:20 Burnley Brennand Street
08:30 Burnley Bus Station (Croft Street)
08:40 Burnley Tim Bobbin
08.45 Padiham Whitegate
08:50 Padiham Town Hall
09:00 Accrington Victoria Hospital
09:10 Great Harwood Town Gate
09:15 Rishton Blackburn Rd / Station Rd Bus Stop
09:25 Blackburn Penny Street
09:35 Darwen Lynwood Ave
09:40 Darwen Boots
Led Walk Details:
A/B Walk
Leader: Tony Culverhouse Distance: 10 miles moderate
A bit of everything on this walk: canal, sea front, woodland and moorland!
We leave Ulverston along the canal (at just over a mile, the shortest canal in the country), then head south to follow the estuary to the village of Bardsea and on to Sea Wood (Woodland Trust). We then head inland, climbing past a prehistoric stone circle to the trig point on Birkrigg Common (447 ft), giving us incredible views over Morecambe Bay. We then descend to Urswick and Middle Mount Barrow and on to Ulverston.
Steady climb to the trig point, but nothing too difficult.
C/D Walk
Leader: Jane Cordingley Distance: C Walk: 6.5 miles moderate, D Walk: 4 miles easy
Leaving the coach, we make our way through town to Booths (toilets) before joining the Ulverston Canal (the shortest canal in Britain!) to Canal Foot. Then, heading North, we follow the coastline over the beach (slightly rocky underfoot) before joining good tracks to Plumpton Hall (dating from the 12th Century). Following field and quiet lanes, we pass through the hamlet of Next Ness before carefully crossing the A590 to the base of Hoad Hill and Ford Park. 3.5 miles – those wishing to leave the walk here can stroll through Ford Park (café and toilets) back into town. The rest of us will take the easiest route up Hoad Hill to the John Barrow Monument, via Chittling Lane, at an easy pace with plenty of “enjoy the view" stops. The summit affords views over the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the coastline.
Retracing our steps we then stroll through Ford Park into town. A shorter walk than normal for a C walk but allows for the short climb up Hoad Hill.
NOTE: if weather is bad on the day, we will take an alternative “there and back” walk along the coastline to the Buddhist Temple, allowing time to explore the area (café, toilets, woodland walks) before heading back to town. (approx 6 miles). No shorter option on this route.
Figure of 8 walk with no stiles. Total ascent: 536 ft.