Roddlesworth is a beautiful woodland that truly comes to life in spring and summer. Wild flowers here include lesser celandine, golden saxifrage and red campion, while bluebells also flourish. Chaffinches and grey wagtails are among the birdlife that can be spotted among the trees.

It's a glorious place to seek out for a peaceful ramble. There are myriad trails that explore the woodland and the reservoirs to the north. If you fancy something more strenuous, you can link the woods with a hike up to Darwen Tower on the high moors.

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1. Roddlesworth Woods – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Blackburn with Darwen

15.3km

04:20

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

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03:49

290m

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3. Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

11.6km

03:14

220m

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Location: Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Roddlesworth Woods

1. Roddlesworth Woods – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Blackburn with Darwen

2. Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

3. Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

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