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Craven Group

We are the Craven 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

Overview

Leaving the Spread Eagle in Sawley , we pass the ruins of Sawley Abbey , heading towards Downham Bridge.

An old pack horse bridge is crossed on the way . The path descends into the lovely village of Downham and continues around the geological feature of Worsaw Hill. Now comes a steep descent on the way to Chatburn and then on to the homeward stretch following the river Ribble back to Sawley.

Sunday, 28 June 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Technical
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This walk is not suitable for dogs.

Sometimes due to unforeseen events or well publicised bad weather walks cannot go ahead. If a walk has to be cancelled this will be publicised here against the walk details. If you are planning to attend this walk please check that it is proceeding before setting off to the start point on the morning of the walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 77530 46567
Nearest postcode:
BB7 4NH
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Start time:
10:30 am

The Spread Eagle Sawley pub's car park as well as on street parking nearby ( no fee )

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