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Hoghton and Salmesbury Bottoms, including weirs

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Overview

Field paths, tracks and quiet lanes on a circular route with the main features being the viaduct and weir down at the River Darwen gorge.

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 61911 26808
Nearest postcode:
PR5 0RY
what3words:
maddening.toddler.wriggled
Start time:
1:00 pm

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