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Witton Country Park to Billinge Woods and Pleasington

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Overview

From the car park through woods and fields of Witton Park to a wander around Billinge Woods. Then over the Yellow Hills past the Wainwright Memorial into Pleasington, following the farm track below the Yellow Hills to drop through the woods back to the car park. 

Thursday, 6 June 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 65591 26791
Nearest postcode:
BB2 5LE
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Meet at - The free CP at Pleasington Playing Fields. From the Cherry Tree area turn off Preston Old Road (A674) into Tower Road BB2 5LE signposted Crematorium. Pass houses, through gateposts, down the hill and as it levels out turn right to the car park.

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