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Heskin Circular

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Overview

Countryside walk around Heskin with some road walking but mainly quiet lanes and tracks passing through woodlands and grassy field paths. There are a number of stiles but many have recently been replaced with new kissing gates. 

Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 53204 14971
Nearest postcode:
PR7 5NE
what3words:
grumbles.unwell.otherwise
Start time:
1:00 pm

Roadside parking at top of Withington Lane just opposite Spar, Wood Lane, B5250 in Heskin Green

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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