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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – White Coppice Stone Bridge loop from Clayton-le-Woods

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – White Coppice Stone Bridge loop from Clayton-le-Woods

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – White Coppice Stone Bridge loop from Clayton-le-Woods

08:06

28.7km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

8.73 km

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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8.78 km

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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10.1 km

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Such a peaceful spot to stop off at. The children loved it.

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11.1 km

Roddlesworth Wood

Highlight • Lake

Nice woodland stroll looping around the resevoirs!

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16.5 km

View of Darwen Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a brilliant viewpoint this is. There is a perfectly placed bench, to sit and take in the views. Worth the 10 min detour before you head onto the path to Darwen Tower.

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19.6 km

Great Hill Summit Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the West Pennine Moors, so plenty bog around, well pathed from white coppice and over spitlers edge. One of my favorite local hills. Views over to Darwen Tower …

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19.6 km

White Coppice to Great Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This is a great hiking path that starts at White Coppice cricket club that takes you up past Joe Whitter, the fell runner’s memorial, and onwards up to Great Hill …

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22.7 km

White Coppice Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Deep clough which is the site of an old quarry which you can walk down and after some wet weather there will be nice little waterfalls.

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23.6 km

Nutter's Brow

Forest

28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

8.51 km

1.93 km

1.85 km

1.00 km

940 m

112 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

5.66 km

5.15 km

4.72 km

3.94 km

1.31 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

25°C

12°C

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – White Coppice Stone Bridge loop from Clayton-le-Woods

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Roddlesworth Woodland Stream on Witton Weavers Way

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir

Roddlesworth Wood

View of Darwen Tower

Great Hill Summit Shelter

White Coppice to Great Hill Trail

White Coppice Stone Bridge

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