Steps for Stephen Spring / Summer 2021

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Steps for Stephen Walkers Rota 3

Start Start End End Stage From To Miles Walkers Day Time Day Time 1 Wigan Ath FC / Warriors Aspull 3.15 Sat 11.00 Sat 11.57 Stephen Warnock Tony Kelly Martin Offiah 2 Aspull Bolton 3.85 Sat 11.57 Sat 13.06 Seve Ballesteros Bill Beaumont Jay Spearing 3 Bolton Queens Park 3.95 Sat 13.16 Sat 14.27 Tom Finney John McGinlay Stanley Matthews 4 Queens Park Bradley Fold 3.85 Sat 14.27 Sat 15.36 Alan Shearer Neil Mellor Willie Isa 5 Bradley Fold Bury 3.71 Sat 15.36 Sat 16.43 Tom Finney Bill Beaumont Martin Offiah 6 Bury Jericho 2.88 Sat 16.53 Sat 17.45 Alan Shearer John McGinlay Jay Spearing 7 Jericho Rochdale 2.54 Sat 17.45 Sat 18.31 Stephen Warnock Neil Mellor Stanley Matthews 8 Rochdale Whitworth 3.70 Sat 18.41 Sat 19.48 Seve Ballesteros Tony Kelly Willie Isa 9 Whitworth Bacup 3.63 Sat 19.48 Sat 20.53 Stephen Warnock Bill Beaumont Jay Spearing 10 Bacup Whitewell Brook 3.69 Sat 20.53 Sat 21.59 Seve Ballesteros Alan Shearer Martin Offiah 11 Whitewell Brook Burnley 3.49 Sat 21.59 Sat 22.02 Neil Mellor Tom Finney Willie Isa 12 Burnley Hapton 3.84 Sat 22.12 Sat 23.21 John McGinlay Tony Kelly Stanley Matthews 13 Hapton Accrington Stanley 3.19 Sat 23.21 Sun 0.18 Stephen Warnock Seve Ballesteros Willie Isa 14 Accrington Stanley Intack 3.36 Sun 0.28 Sun 1.28 Jay Spearing Neil Mellor Stanley Matthews 15 Intack Blackburn Rovers 3.23 Sun 1.28 Sun 2.26 Tom Finney Tony Kelly Martin Offiah 16 Blackburn Rovers Beardwood 3.71 Sun 2.36 Sun 3.43 John McGinlay Alan Shearer Bill Beaumont 17 Beardwood Samlesbury 2.82 Sun 3.43 Sun 4.34 Jay Spearing Seve Ballesteros Martin Offiah 18 Samlesbury Preston North End 3.89 Sun 4.34 Sun 5.44 Tom Finney Alan Shearer Stanley Matthews 19 Preston North End Jubilee Park 3.34 Sun 5.54 Sun 6.54 John McGinlay Tony Kelly Willie Isa 20 Jubilee Park Clifton 3.46 Sun 6.54 Sun 7.56 Stephen Warnock Neil Mellor Bill Beaumont 21 Clifton Lytham Golf Acad'y 3.25 Sun 7.56 Sun 8.55 Tom Finney Jay Spearing Willie Isa 22 Lytham Golf Acad'y Fylde RFC 3.34 Sun 8.55 Sun 9.55 Stephen Warnock Martin Offiah Stanley Matthews 23 Fylde RFC Royal Lytham & St Annes GC 1.60 Sun 10.05 Sun 10.34 Tony Kelly Neil Mellor Alan Shearer 24 Royal Lytham & St Annes GCBlackpool Airport 2.34 Sun 10.44 Sun 11.26 John McGinlay Seve Ballesteros Bill Beaumont 25 Blackpool Airport Blackpool 2.50 Sun 11.26 Sun 12.11 Stephen Warnock Tony Kelly Willie Isa 26 Blackpool Bispham 2.72 Sun 12.21 Sun 13.10 Seve Ballesteros Stanley Matthews Jay Spearing 27 Bispham Cleveleys 2.87 Sun 13.10 Sun 14.02 Tom Finney Bill Beaumont Martin Offiah 28 Cleveleys Fleetwood Town 3.04 Sun 14.02 Sun 14.57 Alan Shearer Neil Mellor John McGinlay Steps for Stephen Stage 1 – Wigan Athletic to Aspull 4

• 0.0 – Follow the road around into Anjou Boulevard and turn left on Robin Park Road after Pizza Hut • 0.7 – Turn left after the Fire Station onto Wallgate heading into Wigan Centre • 0.8 – Bear left under bridge by Kwik fit • 1.3 – Fork left under blue railway bridge passing stations • 1.6 – Turn right on Library Street before the square • 1.7 – Turn left onto Rodney Street by Francos restaurant and cross straight over A49 onto Millgate • 2.5 – Pass White Lion pub • 3.3 – Handover in car park of the Crown Hotel just before the bridge

Steps for Stephen Stage 2 – Aspull to Bolton Wanderers 5

• 0.0 – Continue over the bridge along Wigan Road • 1.0 – Fork left at triangular roundabout by the Spice Restaurant • 1.1 – Bear left towards Standish then right at mini roundabout towards Horwich • 2.1 – At end turn right by Poacher pub • 2.3 – Bear right on A6 • 3.0 – Turn left at roundabout towards M61 and Bolton and cross straight over the M61 roundabout • 3.8 – Turn left at next round about and handover in front of the Macron Stadium

Steps for Stephen Stage 3 – Bolton Wanderers to 6 Queen’s Park

• 0.0 – Go back to the roundabout on De Havilland Way and turn left (1st exit) • 0.8 – Turn right (2nd exit) at the roundabout onto Chorley New Road • 2.3 – Cross over the staggered crossroads with Victoria Road • 3.9 – Handover in the junction with Bedford Street opposite the gates to Queen’s Park

Steps for Stephen Stage 4 – Queen’s Park to 7 Bradley Fold

• 0.0 – Carry on down Chorley New Road • 0.3 – At the lights, veer right on St George’s Road, the main road into Bolton passing the Watson Laurie Group • 0.5 – At the lights, go straight over the ring road veering slightly left into St George’s Road • 0.8 – Straight over the lights with Bridge Street, passing the casino on the left • 0.9 – At the end, follow the road around to the right into Kay Street • 1.0 – Turn left at the lights onto Folds Road and pass under the Ring Road • 1.1 – Immediately after passing under the Ring Road, turn right at the next lights onto Bury New Road • 1.6 – Straight through the lights by Fish Motors onto Tonge Bridge • 2.5 – Pass the Coop shop • 3.5 – Straight through the lights by the turning for Radcliffe • 3.8 – Handover at the junction with Bradley Fold Road

Steps for Stephen Stage 5 – Bradley Fold to Bury 8

• 0.0 – Continue along Bury New Road • 0.7 – Straight on at the lights by the Toby Carvery • 1.8 – Pass the Wellington pub • 2.3 – Straight on at the lights by the Kia car showroom • 2.5 – Straight on through the lights by the National Tyre Centre and follow the road around to the right by the Bury Town Centre sign • 2.9 – As the road forks, keep right heading for Manchester • 3.5 – Go straight through the lights after then Parkshill Car Centre, then veer slightly left up Heaton Fold passing Betfred • 3.7 – At the end, turn left on Gigg Lane and arrive at Bury FC

Felly’s Family Football Tour Stage 6 – Bury FC to Jericho 9

• 0.0 – Head east up Gigg Lane • 0.2 – At the mini roundabout by the entrance to the park, turn left (1st exit) into Market Street • 0.4 – At the mini roundabout, turn right (3rd exit) onto Parkhills Road • 0.6 – Straight on at the mini roundabout • 0.7 – Straight on at the mini roundabout • 1.0 – Straight across the lights with Rochdale Road • 1.2 – Straight across the lights with Wash Lane • 1.4 – Turn right (2nd exit) at the mini roundabout onto Bell Lane by the HSS Hire shop • 1.8 – Pass under the M66 • 2.4 – Pass the Gamecock pub • 3.1 – Handover at the turning for the Tack Lea Farm shop Steps for Stephen Stage 7 – Jericho to Rochdale AFC 10

• 0.0 – Continue along Bury and Rochdale Old Road • 1.0 – Pass St Michael’s Church on the left 1.5 – Pass the Harvester pub • 2.4 – Pass the Bamford Arms pub • 2.6 – Turn left onto Sandy Lane at the lights by the Cemetery Hotel after the park • 3.1 – Arrive at the Crown Oil Arena

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Head back down Wilbutts Lane • 0.1 – Turn right on A680, go straight over first roundabout before forking left at the next. • 0.4 – Turn left on Clarkes Lane • 0.6 – Turn left on B6377 Falinge Road • 2.1 – Turn left on A671 Market Street • 3.0 – Pass Annabella’s Restaurant • 3.7 – Handover at the Coop on the right

Stage 8 – Rochdale to Whitworth 11

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Continue up Market Street towards Burnley • 0.7 – Pass the big rocks on your left • 1.3 – Pass the junction with Land Gate • 2.3 – Pass Merlyn Wealth Management • 3.3 – Straight on (1st exit) at the mini roundabout • 3.6 – Handover in the car park on the right by the Theatre Stage 10 - Whitworth to Bacup 12

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Carry on north towards Bacup • 0.3 – In Bacup, go straight ahead at the roundabout (see inset) heading up Burnley Road towards Burnley • 0.6 – Pass the Irwell Inn • 1.3 – Pass the Northern Primary School • 2.5 – Pass the junction with Bacup Old Road • 3.7 – Handover at the Rawtenstall turn off on the left

Stage 21 – Bacup to Whitewell Brook 13

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Continue north towards Burnley • 2.0 – Cross over junction with A646 Burnley Road • 3.3 – Cross over roundabout then take first right on Lyndhurst Road by Arc Car Wash • 3.4 – Turn left Admiral Street and veer right at end on Higgin Street • 3.5 – Head across Harry Potts Way and handover at Turf Moor

Stage 11 – Bacup to Burnley 14

Steps for Stephen Stage 12 – Burnley to Hapton 15

• 0.0 – Turn right on Harry Potts Way • 0.4 - Cross straight over the roundabout then branch left down the pedestrianised walkway through the shops and at end carry straight on along St James Street • 0.9 – Cross roundabout and head along Westgate • 1.1 – Veer left on Accrington Road and cross over the roundabout soon after • 1.5 – Merge left onto the main A679 Accrington Road • 2.4 – Straight over the lights by the bathroom showroom • 3.1 – Cross straight over roundabout for the M65 spur • 3.8 – Handover at the Agra Restaurant

Steps for Stephen Stage 13 – Hapton to 16 Accrington Stanley

• 0.0 – Continue west towards Accrington • 1.1 – Cross double roundabout under the A56 • 1.9 – Pass Accrington Cemetery • 2.4 – Turn right on Penny House Lane • 2.7 – Turn right Haywood Road opposite the hospital • 3.1 – Turn left on Livingstone Road and right into the Crown Ground

Steps for Stephen Stage 14 – Accrington Stanley 17 To Intack

• 0.0 – Turn right on Livingstone Road and soon after right on A680 Whalley Road • 0.2 – Turn left on First Avenue, then right on First Avenue, • 0.3 – Take the second left on Windsor Avenue. • 0.4 – Turn left on Cranbourne Drive and then left on B6231 Dill Hall Lane • 0.6 – Straight on (2nd exit) at the roundabout • 1.2 – Cross over the A679 Dunkenhalgh Way • 1.7 – Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout and then 2nd exit at the next roundabout onto the A679 following signs to Blackburn • 2.3 – Pass Britannia Car Sales • 3.3 – Cross under M65 and handover at the Old Mother Redcap pub

Steps for Stephen Stage 15 – Intack to 18 Blackburn Rovers

• 0.0 – Continue along towards Blackburn • 0.9 – Veer left on Audley Range at junction to the left of the billboard • 1.8 – At the end, go straight ahead to join the main road heading along A6068 Lower Audley Street • 2.2 – Take 2nd exit at roundabout after Blackburn Arena onto Bolton Road (Walkers can co straight across the roundabout, bus will need to take left and go round the retail park to join Bolton Road) • 2.6 – Cross over the river • 3.0 - After crossing the river again, turn left at the lights onto Bolton Road • 3.2 – Turn left at the end for Ewood Park

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Head north on A666 Bolton Road • 0.2 – Straight on at the lights with Alan Shearer Way on Aqueduct Road by the Empire Theatre • 0.4 – Pass under the bridge then take the 2nd exits at the roundabout un Hamilton Street • 1.3 – Cross over crossroads with A674 Preston Old Road by Sandwich shop • 1.8 – As road bends right go straight ahead on Buncer Lane • 2.0 - Turn right on Billinge End Road and immediately left on A677 Preston New Road • 3.0 Pass Ring Road / Clitheroe turning • 3.7 – Handover at the junction with Mire Ash Brow Stage 16 – Blackburn Rovers to 19 Beardwood

Steps for Stephen Stage 17 – Beardwood to Samlesbury 20

• 0.0 – Continue along Preston New Road • 0.7 – Pass the Shell Garage • 1.6 – Pass the turning with Nab’s Head Lane • 2.8 – Straight on at the roundabout then handover at the Esso Garage

Steps for Stephen Stage 18 – Samlesbury to 21 Preston North End

• 0.0 – Carry on towards Preston, crossing to the opposite pavement from the Esso Garage • 1.3 – Cross the M6 and continue on A59 past the Tickled Trout (Care needed here – use the footpath provided) • 2.4 – Turn right on A5085 Blackpool Road by Hesketh Arms • 3.3 – Pass the retail park • 3.9 – Veer left on Parkside and then on Sir Tom Finney Way, arriving at Deepdale

Steps for Stephen Stage 19 – Preston to Jubilee Park 22

• 0.0 – Head north on Tom Finney Way • 0.1 – At the lights, turn left on Blackpool Road • 0.9 – Straight on at the lights after the park • 1.8 – Straight on at the lights by Boots / Spar • 2.3 – Straight over the lights by Wynsors • 3.3 – Handover at the BP Garage

Steps for Stephen Stage 20 – Jubilee Park to Clifton 23

• 0.0 – Carry on along Blackpool Road • 0.5 – Pass over the by-pass • 1.0 – Pass under the footbridge • 1.7 – Fork left at the junction to Freckleton and Lytham St Anne’s • 2.7 – Pass Clifton Business Park on left • 3.5 – Handover at the farm entrance on the left

Steps for Stephen Stage 21 – Clifton to 24 Lytham Golf Academy

• 0.0 – Carry on along Preston New Road towards Lytham St Anne’s • 0.9 – Veer left (1st exit) at the roundabout into Freckleton • 1.1 – Straight on (2nd) exit) at the mini roundabout by Spar • 1.6 – Straight on (1st exit) at the mini roundabout by the church (Vehicles go right then left) • 1.7 – Cross the grass at the end and re-join the main road • 2.1 – Through the lights with Church Road • 2.8 – Pass the car valets on the right • 3.3 – Handover at Lytham Golf Academy

Steps for Stephen Stage 22 - Lytham Golf Academy to 25 Fylde RFC

• 0.0 – Carry on along Lytham Road • 0.7 – Pass McDonalds • 1.0 – Straight on (1st exit) at the mini roundabout • 1.4 – Pass Lytham Hospital on your right then at the lights, turn right into Warton Street • 1.8 – Go straight over Station Road into Clifton Street by the church and head through Lytham town centre • 2.1 – Pass Lloyds Bank • 2.6 – Pass St Cuthbert’s Church • 3.4 – Arrive at Fylde Rugby Club

Steps for Stephen Stage 23 – Fylde RFC to 26 Royal Lytham & St Anne’s GC

• 0.0 – Carry on northwards along Blackpool Road • 0.1 – Straight on through first mini roundabout and then turn left (1st exit) on Albany Road • 1.0 – Turn left into Lima Road • 1.2 – At the end, follow the footpath around to the right along the edge the golf course • 1.3 – At the end of the footpath carry straight on along the golf course on Beauclerk Road • 1.4 – At the end of the golf course, turn left onto Links Gate • 1.6 – Arrive at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s Golf Club

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Leave the car park and head north alongside the club car park • 0.1 – Take the first left on St Thomas’s Road • 0.4 – At the end, go straight on at the cross roads into Links Road • 0.5 – At the end, turn right along South Promenade • 1.0 – Pass St Anne’s Pier • 1.7 – At the end, follow the road around into Todmorden Road • 1.8 – At the end, turn left on Clifton road North • 2.3 – Handover at the entrance to the beach car park on the left

Stage 24 – Royal Lytham & St Anne’s 27 Golf Club to Blackpool Airport

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Carry on along Clifton Road North • 0.9 – Follow the road round to the left onto Starr Gate heading under the arch • 1.7 – Pass Blackpool Pleasure Beach • 2.7 – Turn right on Woodfield Road after the St Chads Hotel • 2.9 – Cross over Lytham Road into Bloomfield Road • 3.0 – Turn left on Seasiders Way and arrive at Blackpool

Stage 25 – Blackpool Airport 28 to Blackpool

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Continue north along Seasiders Way and before the roundabout, turn left across the car park and head under the Yellow car park entrance into Lonsdale Road • 0.2 – Turn right at the end onto Lytham Road • 0.4 – At the end, veer right heading north on the promenade • 1.0 – Pass Blackpool Tower • 2.1 – At the roundabout, veer left (1st exit) on to Queen’s Promenade • 2.7 – Handover on North Shore opposite St Stephen’s Avenue

Stage 26 – Blackpool to North Shore 29

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Carry on northwards along the promenade • 0.6 – Pass Bispham Tramway Station • 1.8 – Promenade re-joins the road along side Princess Way • 2.6 – At the mini roundabout, turn left (1st exit) onto North Promenade • 2.8 – Turn right on Beech Road • 2.9 – Handover by the convenience story on the left

Stage 27 – North Shore to Cleveleys 30

Steps for Stephen • 0.0 – Carry on up Beech Road • 0.2 – At the end, turn left at the roundabout (1st exit) onto Rossall Road • 1.2 – Pass the junction with the turning for Rossall School • 2.5 – At the roundabout, take the 5th exit to the right on Hatfield Avenue • 2.9 – As the road veers to the right, turn left on Nelson Road • 3.0 – Arrive at Fleetwood Town

Stage 28 – Cleveleys to 31 Fleetwood Town

Steps for Stephen