The Top 20 Attractions in Blackburn with Darwen
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Blackburn with Darwen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Blackburn with Darwen is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast
Highlight • Historical Site
Part of the west Pennine Hills Winter Hill stands at 456m. There is a trig point and several radio and communications masts on the summit. There is also a memorial …
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Entwistle Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Entwistle Dam was designed by Thomas Ashworth, a local land surveyor, overseen by Jesse Hartley, the Liverpool Docks engineer. Other works were by Joseph Jackson, an engineer and surveyor from …
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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)
Highlight • Monument
Built in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, Darwen Tower (often referred to as Jubilee Tower) stands proud at 85 feet (26 m) in height on top of Darwen …
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Sheephouse Lane Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
This great climb is used in the Chorley Grand Prix road race held in April. From the reservoir at Rivington it starts with a steep section to the cattle grid. …
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Daisyfield Corn and Flour Mill
Highlight • Monument
Daisyfield Mill is the largest surviving corn mill in Blackburn. Corn milling in Blackburn dates as far back as Medieval times and many sites survived into the 19th Century.
Daisyfield …
Daisyfield …
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Alfred Wainwright Memorial Plinth
Highlight • Historical Site
Alfred Wainwright will forever be associated with hillwalking in the Lake District. His masterpieces, the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells have become woven into the fabric of Britain's most …
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The Old Bell Inn
Highlight • Restaurant
Step into the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this 150 year old pub full of Lancashire tradition, located in the picturesque village of Pleasington.
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Roddlesworth Wood
Highlight • Lake
Nice woodland stroll looping around the resevoirs!
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Roddlesworth Woodland Stream on Witton Weavers Way
Highlight (Segment) • River
The River Roddlesworth Footpath that runs past Roddlesworth Reservoirs is a well-trodden scenic footpath that forms part of the Witton Weavers Way. This is a national long-distance footpath that has …
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Sunnyhurst Wood
Highlight • Forest
Paths meander up the steeped sided valley beside Sunnyhurst Brook, past the paddling pool, over ornate bridges up to Earnsdale reservoir, onto Darwen moor, Jubilee tower and beyond.
With seven …
With seven …
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Wayoh Reservoir and Armsgrove Viaduct
Highlight • Viewpoint
Wayoh Reservoir, encircled by woodland and a 3-mile (5 km) footpath, is a beautiful place for a walk. The trail is generally easy but can be muddy after rainfall.
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