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Martholm Viaduct from Great Harwood

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Overview

Walk from The Gamecock Inn to Read Hall, along the river then onto the viaduct and return to the pub for a welcome drink.

Thursday, 17 August 2023
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Permission has been given to use the car park at the pub, so it would be good to call in for a drink.

The viaduct has only been accessible fairly recently, so a good opportunity to admire the views.

Good paths along the river and a limited amount of road walking.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 74507 33847
Nearest postcode:
BB6 7UH
what3words:
parkland.dream.picked
Start time:
1:00 pm

The Gamecock Inn, Whalley Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7UH

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