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

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  • 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

Turton & Entwistle Reservoirs 6 miles with Breakfast!!
Wednesday 17th December 2025
Start time: 11:00 = 9:30 for those wanting food
(Estimated finish time: 15:00)
Easy 6 miles / 8.8 km

This is an easy walk with very little climb and quality paths (can be a little muddy in wet weather but only for small patches)

Starting at the Barlow Institute at 9:30 for a breakfast if you wish, or 11:00 for the walk. We will take the tracks and paths around the reservoirs and with a short stop at the Strawbury Duck then back to the walk.

The walk will finish at the Barlow where we can have a brew & cake to round off the walk.
If you are having a breakfast, please let me know ASAP or pre book your food with the Barlow - 01204 852216 - table booked under the name of Barry

Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 74133 16612
Nearest postcode:
BL7 0AP
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Start time:
11:00 am

Park on the road if there is room, in the car park if not

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