Abbey Village to Darwen Tower 10.5 Miles

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Overview

Wednesday 6th August 2025

Starting from the junction of Bolton Road and Dole Lane, we will make our way past Rake Brook and the Roddlesworth Reservoirs to Hollinshead Hall before we make a steady climb to Darwen Tower via White Hill. From the tower we will drop down to Sunnyhurst and then to Earnsdale Reservoir before making our way back past Roddlesworth to the start.

The walk is on good quality tracks and paths with around 1500 ft ascent.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly
Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 64292 22403
Nearest postcode:: PR6 8EF
what3words:: coast.whistling.gliders

Start time:: 10:30 am

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