Roby Mill Loop

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n°51553159

Creation

26 May 2024

Last update

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 11.54 km
Calculated time: 3h 40
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 143 m
Vertical drop: - 146 m
Highest point: 137 m
Lowest point: 28 m

District: Up Holland
Start/End: N 53.546268° / W 2.72019°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 84 m - Start on
2 : km 0.09 - alt. 84 m - Turn sharp right onto Lafford Lane
3 : km 0.78 - alt. 65 m - Turn left onto Lafford Lane
4 : km 1.16 - alt. 77 m - Turn left
5 : km 1.6 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Stoney Brow
6 : km 1.77 - alt. 104 m - Turn right
7 : km 3.53 - alt. 113 m - Turn sharp left
8 : km 3.59 - alt. 116 m - Turn left
9 : km 3.62 - alt. 117 m - Keep right
10 : km 3.72 - alt. 122 m - Turn sharp right onto Crow Lane
11 : km 3.73 - alt. 122 m - Keep right onto Crow Lane
12 : km 3.92 - alt. 129 m - Turn sharp right
13 : km 4.11 - alt. 123 m - Keep left
14 : km 4.52 - alt. 123 m - Turn sharp left
15 : km 4.55 - alt. 123 m - Turn slight left onto Stonehall Lane
16 : km 5.79 - alt. 30 m - Turn left onto Lees Lane
17 : km 6.16 - alt. 28 m - Turn sharp left
18 : km 6.63 - alt. 55 m - Turn right onto Long Heys Lane
19 : km 7.26 - alt. 97 m - Turn right
20 : km 7.27 - alt. 97 m - Turn left onto Long Heys Lane
21 : km 7.28 - alt. 97 m - Turn right
22 : km 7.69 - alt. 91 m - Turn left onto Stonehall Lane
23 : km 7.74 - alt. 89 m - Turn right
24 : km 8.64 - alt. 114 m - Turn sharp left onto Crow Lane
25 : km 9.21 - alt. 87 m - Turn right onto Stoney Brow
26 : km 9.38 - alt. 90 m - Turn left onto School Lane
27 : km 9.63 - alt. 80 m - Keep right onto Lafford Lane
28 : km 9.66 - alt. 79 m - Turn slight right onto Lafford Lane
29 : km 10.75 - alt. 65 m - Turn right onto Lafford Lane
30 : km 11.44 - alt. 84 m - Turn sharp left
S/E : km 11.54 - alt. 83 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Other walks in the area

Roby Mill Ashurst Beacon Circular

Departure from Up Holland (Lancashire)

A circular walk starting from Beacon Park then via Dean Brook to Roby Mill onto Ashurst Beacon and back to Beacon Park. Good views over Winter Hill and Mersey Estuary on the route.

Gathurst Dean Brook Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

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Orrell Winstanley Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

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⚠️ Apparently there is a problem with the route between waypoints (7) and (8). Partway along the footpath parallel to Chair Wood there are signs stating this is private land and there is no right of way. These signs are repeated at the other end of the path on Park Road and the gate giving access to Park Road is locked. If anyone could check and offer another alternative please?

Shevington Standish Circular

Departure from Shevington (Greater Manchester)

6m mile circular route starting from Shevington crossing Mill Brook into Elnup Wood, From here the route makes its way via Standish Park to cross Mill Brook and M6 motorway onto Shevington Vale. Having made its way around the vale the route heads back to start over Gathurst Golf course.

Appley Bridge Gathurst Circular

Departure from Wrightington (Lancashire)

Circular walk starting from Appley Bridge ascending towards Ashurst Beacon before descending over Dean Brook to Gathust and via Leeds Liverpool canal back to start.

Crook Standish Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

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Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular

Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)

A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.