Rainford Linear Park
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Rainford Linear Park by David Dixon as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © David Dixon Taken: 28 Oct 2019
The railway line between St Helens and Rainford Junction finally closed in 1964, when the lines north of Mill Lane were lifted. Much of the railway's route through Rainford has been converted to a 'linear park'. Effectively a footpath and cycleway.
Image Location
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