Penwortham and Avenham Park

Chorley Group

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Overview

Starting from the Cricket Club car park on Factory Lane we follow the old railway into Lower Penwortham continuing through part of Higher Penwortham before dropping down to the River Ribble. Following the Ribble Way we cross the old bridge to enter Miller and Avenham Parks, then after a look at the progress with the rebuilding of the Tramway Bridge we return along the old railway to the car park.

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:: 89m / 292ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 53890 27420
Nearest postcode:: PR1 9TE
what3words:: paths.memo.jumpy

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park in the car park near to the end of Factory Lane, Middleforth, Lower Penwortham.

Upcoming walks with Chorley Group

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Standish Circular

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Hoghton, Samlesbury, Coupe Green and Brindle Circular

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An Euxton Circular.

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Nicky Nook

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Brinscall to Abbey Village

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Whittle-le-Woods from Buckshaw.

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles