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Feniscowles,Pleasington, Hoghton Circular

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Overview

Starting from Feniscowles we head off towards the canal before descending into Pleasington and Hogton Bottoms. The walk then slowly climbs to go around Hoghton Tower before returning to our start point.

Saturday, 10 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
181.1m / 594ft
Type:
circular

Meet at the corner of Stockclough Lane and Horden Rake. Road parking is available on Stockclough Lane.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 64939 25188
Nearest postcode:
BB2 5EA
what3words:
gloves.pipe.lofts
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the Junction of Stockclough Lane and Horden Rake

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