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Walk cancelled. Recent rains have made sections of the route impassable.

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Cancelled: The Fourth Panopticon

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Overview

Early in the walk we visit the 'fourth Panopticon', Colourfields, set high in Corporation Park, Blackburn, before heading west of the town, using the Witton Weavers Way at times, on a circular route that includes Billinge Hill and Samlesbury Bottoms.

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
381m / 1250ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.buryramblers.com/

Walk unsuitable for dogs.

We start from the car park next to Witton Park Arena sports hall within Witton Country Park, pay and display, cost £2 all day as at February 2024.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 66228 27059
Nearest postcode:
BB2 2TR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Witton Country Park car park, off the A674 Preston Old Rd, Blackburnston Old Rd, Blackburn.

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