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North West England

Hale Head Lighthouse – Childe of Hale Pub loop from Hale

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Hale Head Lighthouse – Childe of Hale Pub loop from Hale

Easy

4.7

(9)

126

hikers

Hale Head Lighthouse – Childe of Hale Pub loop from Hale

01:18

5.07km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

145 m

Childe of Hale

Highlight • Monument

2

791 m

Gravel Path to Hale Lighthouse

Highlight • Trail

Good for gravel and mtb if you're on a road bike ok with gatorskins. Some rocks and pebbles, but a nice view from Hale light house.

Tip by

3

1.88 km

View of Hale Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

4

1.89 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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5

2.23 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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6

4.52 km

John Middleton (Childe of Hale) Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue of the Child of Hale

Tip by

7

4.76 km

Childe of Hale Pub

Highlight • Pub

B

5.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

1.33 km

887 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.33 km

1.29 km

794 m

101 m

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