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Childe of Hale Pub – Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve loop from Hale

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Childe of Hale Pub – Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve loop from Hale

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Childe of Hale Pub – Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve loop from Hale

00:46

7.39km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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383 m

The Wellington

Highlight • Pub

Only past it on a ride. I have not seen many good reviews about this place. I think the Childe of Hale, which is just around the corner, is much better.

Tip by

1.44 km

Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Duck Decoy at Hale is an impressive, complex monument, now a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It lies in the lowest part of the landscape, amongst streams and wetlands and close the the River Mersey itself.

This part of the manor of Hale was drained in the medieval period, with the idea of increasing the amount of land suitable to plough. The trade-off was a reduction in land that wetland wildfowl could use. To counter this, the duck decoy was built.

Hale Decoy was designed to look like the many other coverts that dotted the landscape. The lack of shelter for water birds would make it an attractive spot. A pond was dug in the centre to complete the picture.

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3.58 km

Lake and Wildflowers in Halebank Park

Highlight • Natural

Halebank Park is a beautiful spot heading towards the river Mersey and Pickering Pastures. Its a nice place for cyclists, walkers and runners it's not a very big place but the views of the wildlife and flowers are worth a stop and a photo.

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3.75 km

The Red Barn

Highlight • Restaurant

3.77 km

The Beehive Inn

Highlight • Other

Unfortunately has closed its doors

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7.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

197 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

59 %

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