Brinscall to Abbey Village

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Overview

Heading up onto Withnell Moor to Solomon's Temple and making our way by Grouse Cottage and Woods Fold Farm to Dole Lane. Passing the Hare and Hounds pub on the track to Benson's Farm, going around Red Lee Wood on our way past New Close Farm to Bolton Road. From here it's an easy route by Withnell Nature Trail and the former railway route back to Brinscall.

Sunday, 1 March 2026

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 205.7m / 675ft
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 62766 21356
Nearest postcode:: PR6 8QR
what3words:: strikers.thinker.suspends

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Brinscall Baths car park. Car parking on Lodge Bank.

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