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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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 will start from the car park by the Visitor Centre (cafe and toilets) and walk through the country park to Hall Green and Upholland then follow roads and steps to St Thomas The Martyr  where there is a cafe and toilet for a refreshment break. We then make our way to Dean Wood  and from Jollies        i the Dean pass St. Joseph's College back to the Park. 

Thursday, 12 March 2026
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
189.9m / 623ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 50564 06644
Nearest postcode:
WN8 7RZ
what3words:
pacemaker.fishery.bands
Start time:
1:00 pm

Off Beacon Lane, sign for Visitor Centre and Coppice Cafe. Upholland WN8 7RU

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