Rufford Mere Sands Circular Conversion to KML by GLsX-to-KML 01Start
Take Holmeswood Rd West away from Rufford centre.]]> -2.81792892,53.63358460,000.000 02Cousins Lane
Turn SW (left) down Cousins Lane.]]> -2.82275689,53.63466606,000.000 03Sports Ground
Take track West (right) into sports ground and follow it into reserve.]]> -2.82644761,53.63239496,000.000 04Mere Sands
Upon entering Mere Sands nature reserve turn North (right) along path,]]> -2.83014906,53.63235042,000.000 05Spencer Lane
Follow path as it bends West around perimeter]]> -2.83084644,53.63503502,000.000 06Visitor Cente
Refreshments and guides to Mere Sands Reserve available here. Cross car park in front of visitor centre to take path heading NW. Hides available around lake.]]> -2.83609284,53.63723602,000.000 07Williamson Farm
Turn South (left) to follow perimeter path.]]> -2.84209026,53.63890259,000.000 08Boundary
Turn East (left) on substantial path, more hides off main path on this section.]]> -2.84357084,53.63555030,000.000 09Footbridge
Cross footbridge and follow path briefly South (right).]]> -2.83483756,53.63388996,000.000 10Tootle
Turn East (left) taking path along reserve boundary and exit reserve via sports ground.]]> -2.83543838,53.63260490,000.000 11Albert Rd
Cross Cousins Lane to pick up footpath opposite behind hedge and follow it East behind houses beside dyke.]]> -2.82664073,53.63233770,000.000 12Brick Kiln
Cross Brick Kiln Lane to continue SE on footpath beside dyke.]]> -2.82287491,53.63160608,000.000 13Liverpool Rd
Turn South (right) on pavement beside Liverpool Rd.]]> -2.81780017,53.62927119,000.000 14Canal Turn
Carefully cross Liverpool Road to take path East (left) over swing bridge.]]> -2.81770361,53.62828503,000.000 15Swing Bridge
Take canal towpath North (left).]]> -2.81702770,53.62817687,000.000 16Rufford Marina
Refreshments available here on West side of canal(left), otherwise follow towpath under bridge.]]> -2.81044019,53.63457700,000.000 17Croston Rd
Pass under bridge to take steps up tp Croston Road and turn briefly West (right) before crossing road to take Spark Lane South.]]> -2.81848682,53.64725989,000.000 18A59
Carefully cross A59 to take Croston Road West.]]> -2.81964553,53.64495766,000.000 19Park Farm
Turn Soith (left) on substantial track.]]> -2.83383978,53.64363478,000.000 20Holmeswood Rd
Upon reaching Holmeswood Rd turn SW (left) along pavement.]]> -2.83236457,53.63902662,000.000 21The Paddock
All done.]]> -2.81818641,53.63359096,000.000 Rufford Mere Sands Circular Length: 9.847 km (6.119 mi) -2.81792890 , 53.63358460 , 0. -2.82275690 , 53.63466610 , 0. -2.82644760 , 53.63239500 , 0. -2.83014910 , 53.63235040 , 0. -2.83084640 , 53.63503500 , 0. -2.83609280 , 53.63723600 , 0. -2.84209030 , 53.63890260 , 0. -2.84357080 , 53.63555030 , 0. -2.83483760 , 53.63389000 , 0. -2.83543840 , 53.63260490 , 0. -2.82664070 , 53.63233770 , 0. -2.82287490 , 53.63160610 , 0. -2.81780020 , 53.62927120 , 0. -2.81770360 , 53.62828500 , 0. -2.81702770 , 53.62817690 , 0. -2.81044020 , 53.63457700 , 0. -2.81848680 , 53.64725990 , 0. -2.81964550 , 53.64495770 , 0. -2.83383980 , 53.64363480 , 0. -2.83236460 , 53.63902660 , 0. -2.81818640 , 53.63359100 , 0.