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North West England

Aighton, Bailey And Chaigley

Stonyhurst College – River Hodder loop from Stonyhurst College

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Aighton, Bailey And Chaigley

Stonyhurst College – River Hodder loop from Stonyhurst College

Easy

4.0

(3)

25

hikers

Stonyhurst College – River Hodder loop from Stonyhurst College

01:58

7.32km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

35 m

Shireburn Arms Pub & Tolkien Trail Start

Highlight • Trail

The Shireburn Arms is a gorgeous, characterful pub in the picturesque village of Hurst Green. Set in prime walking country, there's plenty to see in the surrounding area, from beautiful …

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2

84 m

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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3

1.24 km

Stonyhurst College

Highlight • Historical Site

Stonyhurst is known for its historic and architecturally significant buildings. The main building, Stonyhurst Hall, dates back to the 16th century and is an impressive structure with a rich history.

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4

2.83 km

Wooden Bridge in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surrounding area can be muddy in winter / after wet weather but pleasant for summer

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5

3.68 km

River Hodder

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful views of the Ribble Valley and generally good walking conditions along this section all year round.

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6

3.78 km

Sweetcorn Field in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful views of the Ribble Valley and generally good walking conditions underfoot all year round.

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7

4.24 km

River View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8

6.58 km

Stonyhurst Clay Target Centre

Highlight • Other

Ring the bell as described on the sign ... or just for the hell of it.

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B

7.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

283 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

944 m

283 m

266 m

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Friday 31 July

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