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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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

Overview

We will meet at Knowsley Lane and park on the embankment. From there, we'll follow the lower Rivington reservoir up to Rivington village; along to Dean Wood House and through Lead Mine Clough. Returning will be via Yarrow reservoir. This walk is all on good tracks with views.

Thursday, 26 February 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 62000 15501
Nearest postcode:
PR6 9HD
what3words:
zones.brilliant.released
Start time:
1:00 pm

Knowsley Lane. Parking on the embankment.

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