Clayton and Brindle Circular

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Overview

From the car park of The Ley Inn we make our way to Brindle. Passing the gin distillery we go across the fields to Birchin Lane. More tracks across the fields to Denham Lane and Top o'th' Lane to more fields and Holt Farm. We pick up Pippin Street at Thorpe Green and the track to Clayton Brook. Before long we are back where we started from.

Sunday, 12 April 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 57424 22794
Nearest postcode:: PR6 7TN
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

The Ley Inn car park off Back Lane, Clayton-le-Woods. Bus route 114 and 125 pass nearby from Chorley Bus Station.

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