Clayton Brook and Cuerden Valley Park

Chorley Group

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Overview

Good paths and tracks, neither fields nor stiles, on this ramble as we wander into the Clayton Brook area before crossing into Cuerden Valley Park.

We make a circuit around the reservoir and ponds before a refreshment stop at the cafe. Carrying on ito the woods as we make our way to Cam Wood Lane Bridle Path back to the starting point.

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 144.8m / 475ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 57590 23709
Nearest postcode:: PR6 7TL
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

By the Starbucks Hut in the ASDA / Clayton Green Sport Centre car park

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