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Rufford Old Hall - Woodland

200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SG

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: Woodland trail.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope.
  • This entrance is located to the left hand corner of the car park.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: maps.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the courtyard, behind the visitor centre. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Woodland Trail)

  • The access point for the woodland trail is in the bottom left hand corner of the car park.
    There are slight slopes on the pathways leading to the Woodland Trail.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel and muddy.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Hikes and Trails (Woodland Trail)

  • The trail is approximately 1 mile.
  • The route is a circular around the woodland area.
    Wheelchair users might require assistance due to the terrain.
    There are slight slopes on the pathways around the trail.
  • The trail is open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: grass, compacted gravel and mud.
  • Some of the route contains very uneven surfaces.
  • These are found in the following areas: The Woodland.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is not clearly signposted.
  • The route has handheld maps.
  • Seating is not available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.