Delamere to Lostock Gralam Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 13 to 14 miles along the Whitegate Way from Delamere station to Lostock Gralam station. Take the train to Delamere, follow the path and catch the train back from Lostock Gralam.
- Distance
- 13 to 14 mi
- Time
- 4.5 hours
- Train back
- 23min
The walk
From Delamere station, walk to the Whitegate Way and follow the path for 4.8 miles to Lostock Gralam. Getting to and from the path adds 6.7 miles away (about 8 to 9 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 Lostock Gralam back to Delamere take from 23min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Delamere from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 13min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 23min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 57min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 8min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 14min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 16min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 35min
- LondonFrom 2hr 42min
Good to know
How long is the Delamere to Lostock Gralam walk?
About 13 to 14 miles from station to station: 4.8 miles along the Whitegate Way and 6.7 miles away (about 8 to 9 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Delamere to Lostock Gralam?
About 4.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Lostock Gralam to Delamere?
By train: the quickest journey from Lostock Gralam back to Delamere takes 23min.
How do you get to Delamere by train?
Delamere is 1hr 13min from Manchester, 1hr 23min from Liverpool, 1hr 57min from Preston and 2hr 42min from London by train.