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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4.13 km

Entwistle Viaduct is a striking railway bridge that spans the picturesque valley near Turton in Lancashire. It's surrounded by lush countryside and offers a dramatic contrast to the natural beauty of the area.

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4.47 km

Bradshaw Brook Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

This carries the Bolton to Blackburn railway over a spur of Wayoh Reservoir

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5.66 km

Second Stream Near the Reservoir

Highlight • River

6.72 km

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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7.78 km

Wayoh Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

There is a nice 3.2 miles (5.3 km) around Wayoh Reservoir dam. The views from here north, up along the entire length of the reservoir, are particularly nice, and the water is amazingly clear.

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10.1 km

Turton & Entwistle Reservoir

Lake

10.3 km

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir is a lovely place for a peaceful stroll in the West Pennine Moors. It is most notable for the Entwistle Dam, which was the highest in …

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12.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

1.87 km

1.73 km

380 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

4.29 km

2.62 km

900 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

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Monday 23 February

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6°C

84 %

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