Parbold Circular

South Ribble Group

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Overview

From the car park on Bramble Way we will pass the old cross to the field paths past Priors Wood Hall, then follow farm tracks and field paths to Newburgh. Weather permitting we will go through Bluebell Wood and the Christmas tree plantation, otherwise folllow the path through the field and woodland to the village. Downhill all the way then to the canal and back to Parbold, where there are refreshments available

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:: 93.9m / 308ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 49554 10383
Nearest postcode:: WN8 7HZ
what3words:: handfuls.cards.marble

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Bramble Way (signpost for Alder Lane Playing Field) Parbold WN8 7HZ

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