Rainhill 9 mile loop. Tough!

So, I thought it was time I did another local to me walk (Rainhill). I had seen a couple of public footpaths on the OS map that I hadn't been down before so time to try them out. Well, these paths looked like no one had been along them for years. There was massive over growth of nettles and brambles and at one point no sign to follow; hence having to climb fences and gates. Never mind, all turned out okay in the end. However, it was a TOUGH one. so why not try it out and see if I went wrong or missed a sign; good luck!