Mouldsworth to Lostock Gralam Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 16 to 17.5 miles along the Whitegate Way from Mouldsworth station to Lostock Gralam station. Take the train to Mouldsworth, follow the path and catch the train back from Lostock Gralam.
- Distance
- 16 to 17.5 mi
- Time
- 5.5 to 6 hours
- Train back
- 28min
The walk
From Mouldsworth station, walk to the Whitegate Way and follow the path for 4.8 miles to Lostock Gralam. Getting to and from the path adds 9.4 miles away (about 11.5 to 12.5 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 Lostock Gralam back to Mouldsworth take from 28min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Mouldsworth from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 18min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 18min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 52min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 3min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 11min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 19min
- LondonFrom 2hr 37min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 40min
Good to know
How long is the Mouldsworth to Lostock Gralam walk?
About 16 to 17.5 miles from station to station: 4.8 miles along the Whitegate Way and 9.4 miles away (about 11.5 to 12.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Mouldsworth to Lostock Gralam?
About 5.5 to 6 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Lostock Gralam to Mouldsworth?
By train: the quickest journey from Lostock Gralam back to Mouldsworth takes 28min.
How do you get to Mouldsworth by train?
Mouldsworth is 1hr 18min from Manchester, 1hr 18min from Liverpool, 1hr 52min from Preston and 2hr 37min from London by train.