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Chorley Group

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

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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
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Overview

This is a charming linear 11 mile/1250ft ascent (no dogs) riverside walk up to Kentmere and then over to Orrest Head (Wainwright's first Lakeland view which he described as his "first sight of mountains in tumultuous array across glittering waters, our awakening to beauty")

Return via Β£3 bus hop or Β£4.40 five minute train hop back to Staveley after drinks in Orrest Head pub or Booths cafe if wished. (Bus/train times to follow)

Allow plenty of time to park where you can (unless you want to pay Β£10 to park in the Mill Yard by the Spar shop) for a prompt 10am kickoff.

Wilf's cafe (in the Mill Yard ) will be open for brews and loos if you arrive early.

Please text (only) if you've any queries on 07934 966136.

All best

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Saturday, 14 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
381m / 1250ft
Type:
linear

Car share from free park and ride at J34 (Lancaster) if wished.

Public Loos are over the road by the bus lay-by. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 47101 98220
Nearest postcode:
LA8 9LN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Staveley Spar Shop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 47077 98239
Nearest postcode:
LA8 9LU
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Staveley Spar Shop

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