Tockholes & Darwen Moor - Thur 27 Nov

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

We head to the ruins of Hollinshead Hall and Tockholes Wood, then begin our ascent to Jubilee Tower. We then follow the West Pennine Way through Darwen Moor to Black Hill. Risk Assessment; Some paths likely to be muddy or boggy in places.

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.3km / 8.9mi
Ascent:: 435.9m / 1430ft
Type:: circular

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Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 66512 19105
Nearest postcode:: BL7 8BG
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Crookfield Road Car Park, Crookfield Road, Belmont, free. Crookfield Road is a small side road off the A675.

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