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Bench at Pinfold Path Pond – RAF Woodvale Airfield View loop from Ainsdale

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North West England

Bench at Pinfold Path Pond – RAF Woodvale Airfield View loop from Ainsdale

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5.0

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Bench at Pinfold Path Pond – RAF Woodvale Airfield View loop from Ainsdale

02:27

9.69km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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1.22 km

Bench at Pinfold Path Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely tranquil spot. The only bench at this pond. I sat here for 45 minutes for a coffee break and a rest at lunchtime on the first Saturday in June and only one couple passed by. Beautiful.

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2.00 km

RAF Woodvale Airfield View

Highlight • Structure

A nice path with viewing spots to see the cadets and trainee pilots gaining experience as they fly in and out of RAF Woodvale

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2.25 km

Woodland Path, Ainsdale National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Ainsdale National Nature Reserve is one of the best remaining strongholds for the rare natterjack toad, Europe’s loudest amphibian. Red squirrels can occasionally be seen in amongst the reserve’s pine forests too, while sand lizards, great-crested newts and a fantastic variety of orchids and other wildflowers can also be found here during the spring and summer.

The reserve has a network of around eight miles of footpaths marked with coloured topped posts. The Woodland Path and Fisherman’s Path are accessible by bike, pushchairs and wheelchairs, and there is a fully accessible picnic area to take a well earned rest along Woodland Path.

For an extra special experience they also put on family events, nature trails and open days occasionally throughout the year. Just a 15 minute stroll from Ainsdale Station to the north or Freshfield Station from the south, Ainsdale NNR is a fabulous nature reserve to visit any time of year.

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4.97 km

Fisherman’s Path Through Ainsdale Sand Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Path leads up the dunes and onto the beach. Great views on a good day!

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5.11 km

Ainsdale Sand Dunes Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Quiet coastal woodland that leads on to sand dunes and the coast. Nearest place to park a car is about a mile away so frequented by people on foot or by bicycle, so not packed :-)

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9.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

590 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

833 m

377 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

19°C

14°C

92 %

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Bench at Pinfold Path Pond – RAF Woodvale Airfield View loop from Ainsdale

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