Hoghton Circular

Chorley Group

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Overview

From Chapel Lane we make our way by Hatchwood Farm to Coupe Green passing through the grounds of Brindle Lodge. Heading on by Stanley Grange, Coppice Farm and Blakey Hey towards Salmesbury Bottoms. Following the River Darwen upstream until Wild Bottom's Wood where we come out of the river valley via Bolton Hall and crossing the fields back to Chapel Lane.

Saturday, 6 September 2025

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 243.8m / 800ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 61912 26793
Nearest postcode:: PR5 0RY
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Road Parking on Chapel Lane before the railway bridge.

Upcoming walks with Chorley Group

Barbondale

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Ryal Fold to Cartridge Hill up on Darwen Moor

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Wycoller, Trawden, Boulsworth Hill

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.4 miles