Section 2 of 2, Mersey Valley Timberland Trail
Hatton to Lymm
8.1 miles (13 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 596 832. Finish: SJ 669 871. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 113 m of climbing and 139 m of descent; highest point 71 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hatton.
- Bus stop
- Sankey Lane, 950 m from the start. Directions SJ 599 823
Getting back
The section finishes at Lymm. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Massey Brook Lane, 110 m from the finish. Directions SJ 670 870Daisy Bank Road, 390 m from the finish. Directions SJ 673 872
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, gravel and tracks 26%, earth, rock and mud 21%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
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