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North Turton

Entwistle Reservoir – Bradshaw Brook Viaduct loop from Turton Bottoms

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Blackburn with Darwen
North Turton

Entwistle Reservoir – Bradshaw Brook Viaduct loop from Turton Bottoms

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Entwistle Reservoir – Bradshaw Brook Viaduct loop from Turton Bottoms

01:44

6.30km

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1.24 km

Witton Weavers Way: Turton Heights to Reservoir Section

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The Witton Weavers Way is four loops which link together to create a 33 mile (53km) long distance footpath. The whole thing is a big loop from Witton Park, Lancashire.

This section walks between Turton Heights and the reservoir.

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2

2.81 km

Entwistle Reservoir

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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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3

2.95 km

Tower on the Dam Embankment

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Interesting tower on the dam embankment. Great views overlooking the reservoir.

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4

3.40 km

View of the Tower on Turton Heights

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If the visibility is good, you have a beautiful view of the tower from the circular hiking trail around the reservoir

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5

3.54 km

Strawbury Duck

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You can do a loop of the resevoir and end up at this pub. Its a lovely traditional pub, fast service and great local ales and coffee. I didn't eat, but I have heard the food is great!

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6

3.55 km

The Strawberry Duck

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The Strawberry Duck has long been a favourite pub of walkers in this part of the West Pennine Moors. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and hiking routes around the Turton & …

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3.56 km

Entwistle Railway Station

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Good starting point for a hike around the reservoir

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4.66 km

Bradshaw Brook Viaduct

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

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6.30 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.95 km

1.02 km

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.75 km

973 m

886 m

464 m

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