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The Yarrow Valley and Charnock Green from Birkacre.

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Overview

Starting from the Yarrow Valley Park car park at Birkacre we follow the Yarrow Valley to Common Bank then climb across the fields to the Bowling Green PH at Charnock Green. Turning to Roscoe House we follow Delph Lane to Charnock Richard then Sharrock's path back to Birkacre.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.6km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
109m / 358ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 57024 15197
Nearest postcode:
PR7 3RN
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Park in the car park at the Yarrow Valley Country Park Centre at Birkacre.

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