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Tockholes Plantation and Ryal Fold from Abbey Village

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Overview

Starting from Abbey Village we round the old quarry and cross the moorland fields on paths before crossing Tockholes Plantation to climb to the Information Centre at Ryal Fold. We then continue through Tockholes before descending to Stanworth for the return to Abbey Village.

Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.1km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 64242 22318
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8DR
what3words:
hexes.alike.breakaway
Start time:
1:00 pm

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