Common Bank, Dam Wood and Charnock Richard.

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Overview

Starting from the Euxton Skate Park car park we follow the River Yarrow to Common Bank then cross the railway to reach The Bowling Green PH. Continuing along Old Hall Lane we then cross to Dam Wood before turning to Brook Lane and the A49, Wigan Road. We then follow Church Lane to Delph Lane and Parker's i' th' Fields to cross back to Common Bank and the paths back to the car park.

Sunday, 5 April 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: 108m / 354ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 56366 18330
Nearest postcode:: PR7 6HT
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park in the Euxton Skate Park car park off the A581 Southport Road on the edge of Euxton.

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