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Sunnyhurst Wood Darwen
Visorando Member
2.46 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tockholes (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Dean Lane off Tockholes Road and follows anticlockwise the circular route via Earnsdale Reservoir, Sunnyhurst Wood and Darwen Golf Course.
Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold
4.33 mi
+600 ft
-610 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tockholes (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Ryal Fold, Tockholes Road and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Duckshaw Moor, Darwin Tower and Earnsdale Reservoir.
Witton Park
5.89 mi
+568 ft
-581 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Blackburn with Darwen
Walk starts from Witton Park car park and follows anti clockwise circular route via Billinge Wood, Houghton Bottoms and Pleasington.
Witton Weavers Reelers Trail
5.80 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Livesey (Blackburn with Darwen)
The walk starts from Stockclough Lane and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Stanworth Wood, Abbeyvillage and Tockholes.
Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular
6.29 mi
+404 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Withnell (Lancashire)
The walk starts Abbey Village main St A675 (Bolton Road) and follows clockwise circular route via Abbey Village, Rake Brook, Roddlesworth Lower and Higher Reservoirs.
Withnell, Brinscall
5.82 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Withnell (Lancashire)
The first section of the walk follows the disused Lancashire Union Railway from Abbey Village to Brinscall which is now a nature reserve. After Brincall the route follows Goit watercourse before leaving the valley and gradually ascends via Brinscall Hall and Windy Harbour to Snape Heights offering good views over the Ribble Valley, The final section descends back to railtrack offering good open views of Darwen Moor.
Great Hill from White Coppice
7.47 mi
+988 ft
-978 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Heapey (Lancashire)
The walk starts from White Coppice cricket ground and follows the clockwise circular route via Wheelton Moor, Tockholes Plantation and Great Hill.
Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs from Jumbles
9.04 mi
+558 ft
-554 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bolton (Greater Manchester)
This walk visits the three large reservoirs and an area of moorland to the north of Bolton.
Osbaldeston Circular
4.89 mi
+246 ft
-253 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Osbaldeston (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Osbaldestone Green and follows the anticlockwise circular route via banks of River Ribble.
Two Brooks Valley
Association / Club / Walk leader3.77 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
Pleasant farmland walking with a pretty interlude along a wooded stream valley.
Jumbles Country Park
4.19 mi
+502 ft
-531 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
Descend through flowery pastures and then circumnavigate a scenic wooded reservoir.
Top o’ th’ Knotts
1.78 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
A contouring farmland stroll with wide views over Bolton to Winter Hill.
Ribble Valley landscapes circular from Foxfields Country Hotel
2.98 mi
+499 ft
-479 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Billington and Langho (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views across two stunning valley landscapes. An early climb will be well worth it, with panoramic views across the Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north, and then, once you have crossed the hill, the Pennines to the south. It is the perfect route for a mid-week escape followed by a sumptuous meal. Fairly challenging with an early climb to the top of the hill, ladder stiles and perhaps boggy in places.
Dinckley Bridge Circular
6.48 mi
+387 ft
-390 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Clayton-le-Dale (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Baker Brow above Ribchester Bridge and follows a clockwise circular route via Dinckley Bridge.
Rivington Gardens Circular
3.94 mi
+486 ft
-482 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rivington (Lancashire)
A circular walk starting from Rivington Information Center before following the Eastern side of Rivington Reservoir to Liverpool Castle then gently ascending to the site of Rivington Japanese gardens. Descent is via Levers Bridge and Rivington Hall back to start.
Rivington Park
4.52 mi
+666 ft
-666 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Rivington (Lancashire)
Great walk to see Rivington Castle, Rivington Pike and walk along Rivington Reservoir
A riverside ramble through roman Ribchester
3.05 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Ribchester (Lancashire)
A walk taking in beautiful countryside and rich heritage features. A combination of fascinating Roman remains and stunning riverside scenery, including views of the magnificent Pendle Hill, with the White Bull providing the perfect welcome on your return.
Ribchester Via Higher Hud
6.06 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ribchester (Lancashire)
The walk starts Ribchester Arms, Ribchester and follows clockwise circular route via Duddle Wood, Higher Hud and River Ribble.
Simonstone from the Best Western Higher Trapp Hotel
4.29 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Simonstone (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views of Pendle and the South Pennines as you pass through pastoral countryside. The trees along the route are also particularly interesting, with the route passing through beautiful old beech woods on the lowland following the shapes of weathered trees on the high ground. Long steady climb and a little wet in a few places.
Rambling on the River Ribble riverbank from Hurst Green
5.42 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley (Lancashire)
This riverside ramble starts from the Shireburn Arms and descends through farmland to the River Ribble, crossing the impressive footbridge at Dinkley, then following the river downstream towards Ribchester, returning through the woods and pasture to Hurst Green.
Adlington Red Rock Circular
6.54 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Adlington (Lancashire)
A circular walk starting from Adlington to briefly follow the bank of River Douglas before ascending onto disused rail track leading to Red Rock and onto School Lane with good 270 degree views over Winter Hill, Beacon and Billinge Fells. A series of footpaths and farm tracks cross farmland leading back to Adlington.
Adlington Hic Bibi Circular
6.86 mi
+157 ft
-164 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Adlington (Lancashire)
This circular walk starts at Adlington to initially follow the Leeds Liverpool Canal before heading via Arley Wood to Worthington Lakes. The route then ascends over farmland to Hic Bibi Nature Reserve on the top of Coppull Hill giving extensive views over Winter Hall. The final section of the walk descends back to the canal.
Ribble Valley riverside path from The Aspinall Arms, Clitheroe
2.63 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from Little Mitton (Lancashire)
A circular pub walk from the Aspinall Arms taking in glorious riverside paths, grazing pastures, ancient lanes and wild moorland of Ribble Valley, with excellent views throughout.
Longridge Fell Circular
6.81 mi
+692 ft
-682 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Thornley-with-Wheatley (Lancashire)
This circular route around Longridge Fell initially offers excellent views North over Chipping to Bleasedale Moor before entering a woodland section. This woodland has been partially cleared felled providing excellent views South over the Ribble Valley. The final section of the walk gives views West down Ribble Valley to the coastal plain.
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