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Brinscall to Drinkwaters and Calico Hall

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Overview

Making our way up through Wheelton Plantation to Wheelton Moor and the track to Calico Hall and Drinkwaters. Heading back via the moorland paths to cross The Goit and picking up the track to Brinscall Hall.

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

A liesurely paced walk but with moderate effort due to the height gain.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 62770 21358
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8QR
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stealing.areas.barbarian
Start time:
1:00 pm

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