Headbolt Lane to Bescar Lane Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 21 to 22 miles along the Cheshire Lines Railway from Headbolt Lane station to Bescar Lane station. Take the train to Headbolt Lane, follow the path and catch the train back from Bescar Lane.
- Distance
- 21 to 22 mi
- Time
- 7 to 7.5 hours
- Train back
- 1hr 53min
The walk
From Headbolt Lane station, walk to the Cheshire Lines Railway and follow the path for 11.3 miles to Bescar Lane. Getting to and from the path adds 7.9 miles away (about 9.5 to 10.5 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Bescar Lane back to Headbolt Lane take from 1hr 53min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Headbolt Lane from the cities
- LiverpoolFrom 59min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 54min
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 59min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 25min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 44min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 49min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 55min
- YorkFrom 3hr 19min
Good to know
How long is the Headbolt Lane to Bescar Lane walk?
About 21 to 22 miles from station to station: 11.3 miles along the Cheshire Lines Railway and 7.9 miles away (about 9.5 to 10.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Headbolt Lane to Bescar Lane?
About 7 to 7.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Bescar Lane to Headbolt Lane?
By train: the quickest journey from Bescar Lane back to Headbolt Lane takes 1hr 53min.
How do you get to Headbolt Lane by train?
Headbolt Lane is 59min from Liverpool, 1hr 54min from Preston, 1hr 59min from Manchester and 3hr 25min from London by train.