Blackrod and Haigh.

Chorley Group

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Overview

Starting from the Blackrod Community Centre we cross the fields through to Freezeland Farm then on to Haigh Village. Continuing on through Holly Nook we then walk through Haigh Park to the Hall area then continue along School Lane to cross Meadow Pit Lane. Finally we round Tucker's Hill to return to Blackrod.

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:: 132m / 433ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 61733 10587
Nearest postcode:: BL6 5TG
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park on the large car park at the Blackrod Community Centre off Vicarage Road, Blackrod.

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