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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderate, long, steady, climb, up Darwen Hill. at the summit there are an optional 70 internal steps to reach the top of the tower. Returning via Earnsdale Reservoir. Lots of downhill tracks on the return! All the walk is on good tracks with minimal stiles (none/one).

Thursday, 28 August 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 33837 24935
Nearest postcode:
BB3 0PA
what3words:
lamps.albums.dollar
Start time:
1:00 pm

We will meet in the car park at Ryal Fold, which is off Tockholes Road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking