Snowdrop Walk from Whalley

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Overview

Starting at Springwood car park, we take in Nab Wood, Dean Wood, Dean Clough reservoir and Black Hill before coming into Whalley via the Abbey, spotting snowdrops along the way. There is a moderate amount of steep ascent on this walk.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 426.7m / 1400ft
Type:: circular

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Toilets at Springwood car park. Pay and display machine usually out of order, donations for car parking requested.

Walk unsuitable for dogs.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 74110 36059
Nearest postcode:: BB7 9UE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Springwood car park near Whalley.

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