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50th Anniversary Event - History Walk Chorley Town Centre

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Overview

Walk around some of the historic features of Chorley including a 20 to 30 minute stop at a soap factory

Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Start time:
1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5km / 2.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet at Astley park gates on Park Road

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 58228 17808
Nearest postcode:
PR7 1EA
what3words:
riding.gallons.punk
Start time:
1:30 pm

The walk starts from Astley Park gates on Park Road but the suggested parking place is Friday Street Long Stay Car Park (accessed under Brunswick Bridge)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE