Lancashire County Council has produced a new guide called West Lancs by Bus - A Walking and Leisure Guide. The guide is specifically aimed at the leisure market and to people travelling by bus.

To quote the leaflet; ‘Rural West Lancashire is an ideal destination for a day out and is well served by a network of bus services. There are a number of exciting places to visit on the bus route from nature reserves and beautiful countryside, to pretty villages and historic buildings. Much of the area falls within Ribble Coast and Wetlands (www.ribblecoastandwetlands.com) which attracts significant numbers of birdlife. This leaflet will inspire you with ideas for activities to suit the whole family, as well as providing details of several walking routes that can be accessed directly by bus.

A good number of the attractions are also accessible by train either on the Preston to Ormskirk Line or on the line between Wigan and Southport and three of the four walks start either at a station or within a short walk from the station.

To download a PDF copy of the leaflet click the image below (you will need Adobe Reader to view it).