Pilgrims' Cross Monument – Bull Hill Trig Point loop from Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

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Pilgrims' Cross Monument – Bull Hill Trig Point loop from Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

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Pilgrims' Cross Monument – Bull Hill Trig Point loop from Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

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11.7km

400m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Pilgrims' Cross Monument

Highlight • Monument

On the moors above Bury is a large cube shaped monument, marking the site of the Pilgrims Cross. The four sides of the cube tell the story and history of the cross, its significance and destruction.

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Bull Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bull Hill trig stands at 418m, the highest point on Holcombe Moor. It's a good running loop from Ramsbottom taking in Harcles Hill either in ascent or descent but also …

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