Foulridge and Laneshaw Bridge from Ball Grove Park, Colne

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Overview

Starting from the car park to Ball Grove Park we follow Colne Water to Laneshaw Bridge before passing above the Upper Foulridge Reservoir to reach Foulridge. We then round the Lower Foulridge Reservoir passing over the canal tunnel to join the canal towpath before rounding Colne to descend to Ball Grove Park.

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.3km / 8.9mi
Ascent:: 233m / 764ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 90873 40373
Nearest postcode:: BB8 7HZ
what3words:: blues.ridge.countries

Start time:: 10:30 am

Park on the car park to Ball Grove Park off Keighley Road beyond Colne.

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