Tin Man York to Whalley Nab circular

Chorley Group

We are the Chorley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

We start our walk towards the Tin Man with excellent views of the surrounding area across the ribble valley. Our route takes us to Snodworth Cross then on towards Dean Clough reservoir and Boston Plantation. Whilst hopefully enjoying excellent views we circle Whalley nab before returning to our start point via a quiet lane.

Saturday, 28 February 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.4km / 7.7mi
Ascent:: 310.6m / 1019ft
Type:: circular

Roadside parking is possible on Whalley Old Road just after the junction of Snodworth Road.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 70815 33246
Nearest postcode:: BB6 8DS
what3words:: candidate.comedians.guards

Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet in the lay-by on Whalley Old Road just after the junction of Snodworth Road.

Upcoming walks with Chorley Group

Wheelton Heapey and Whittle-le-Woods Wander

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

The old Depot and Wymott.

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.4 miles

Ashurst Beacon Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

Roddlesworth Reservoirs from Abbey Village

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Jumbles reservoir walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.2 miles

Members Day and Mid Lancs AGM

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

A circular of Yarrow Reservoir and Lead Mines Clough

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.5 miles

Charnock Richard and Pincock.

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.6 miles

Arnside Knott

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Urban walk from Deansgate to Media City visiting Castlefield Viaduct Gardens and Ordsall Hall.

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles