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Preston Group

We are the Preston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 walk, taking in well define paths,  through fields and over the moors at Jubilee  (Darwen) Tower. 

Set off down into Roddlesworth Wood, then head up to Earndale Reservoir, along a section of Witton Weavers Way, through Sunnyhurst Wood, gradual climb up to Jubilee Tower .  15 minute snack break, then a gradual decent, briefly over the moors and then down into Tockholes woodland, back to the finish for a coffee at Ramblers Country Cafe, at time of writing they had a coffee 'n' cake £5.50 offer.

Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
380.1m / 1247ft
Type:
circular

- Non rambler members, please pay the walk leader £2

- Walk will start promptly at 10.30

- Park on the gravelled area just up the road from the Royal Arms pub

- no dogs

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 66502 21443
Nearest postcode:
BB3 0PA
what3words:
kickbacks.sorters.ramp
Start time:
10:20 am

park on gravel area a little way up from The Royal Arms Pub, and in front of the Ramblers Country Cafe free unlimited parking

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