Boundary Mill Circular

Chorley Group

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Overview

From the Outlet Centre we walk through a Nature Reserve to the canal. Follow the canal past Barrowford Reservoir to Higherford. Field paths to Slipper Hill Reservoir returning via Altkinccots Park. Then shop till you drop or enjoy a fish and chip meal or other refreshments.

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 140.2m / 460ft
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 87708 39825
Nearest postcode:: BB8 9PA
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Boundary Mill Outlet Store Vivary Way Colne BB8 9PE Please park and meet at end nearest to the entrance to the car park,

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