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Darwen Tower and Abbey Village

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Overview

Circular walk from Ryal Fold to Darwen Tower, Sunnyhurst Woods and Abbey village, returning via Roddleworth Reservoirs to Ryal Fold.

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
393m / 1289ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.buryramblers.com/

Walk unsuitable for dogs.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 66529 21499
Nearest postcode:
BB3 0PA
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divided.rejoiced.coached
Start time:
9:30 am

Ryal Fold car park, Tockholes Rd, Darwen.

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