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West Lancashire Group

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

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  • 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
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Overview

A circular walk following rights of way and quiet lanes to reach the viewpoint on Harrock Hill and passing by Charity Farm on the return to our starting point. The walk includes a fairly gentle ascent of Harrock Hill along Coopers Lane. 

Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
79.2m / 260ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 52655 13587
Nearest postcode:
WN6 9SP
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Meet by St James the Great Church, Church Lane, Wrightington. Park on road away from entrance. Check here before walk to see if permission has been given to use car park.

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