Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Annie
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Entwistle Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:43 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Entwistle
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Darwin Return £11.10
Walk Start: Entwistle Station at 10:20am
Return Services: xx:28, xx:56 until last train
Waypoints: Battridge Clough, Turton, Entwistle Reservoir, Fox Hill Plantation, Darwen Moor, Brown Lowe, Darwen Hill, Jubilee Tower, Turn Lane, The Weaver Bird
Extra: No toilet at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
This is a linear walk from Entwistle to Darwen taking in the views of the West Pennine Moors and the octagonal Jubilee Tower (officially called Darwen Tower) on Darwen Hill which was completed in 1898 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It also commemorated the victory of the local people for the right of access to the surrounding moors. It was opened to the public on 24 September 1898.
Some areas may be boggy so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
