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The Tolkien Trail

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Overview

The Tolkien Trail winds through undulating farmland, past the grand buildings of Stonyhurst College, and across historic landmarks like Cromwell's Bridge, an overgrown packhorse bridge once used by Oliver Cromwell in the English Civil War. The walk takes you through the very landscapes that inspired the author (J.R.R. Tolkien) while creating the Shire, the rural homeland of the hobbits

Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Optional lunch at various locations in Hurst Green

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 68506 37974
Nearest postcode:
BB7 9QS
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Start time:
10:30 am

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE