White Coppice Stone Bridge – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

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White Coppice Stone Bridge – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

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White Coppice Stone Bridge – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

03:58

14.3km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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5.02 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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7.80 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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10.3 km

Roddlesworth is a beautiful woodland that truly comes to life in spring and summer. Wild flowers here include lesser celandine, golden saxifrage and red campion, while bluebells also flourish. Chaffinches …

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10.6 km

Roddlesworth Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Great little walk around the reservoirs

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10.7 km

River Roddlesworth Footpath on the Witton Weavers Way

Highlight • Trail

The River Roddlesworth Footpath is a beautiful riverside footpath that forms part of the Witton Weavers Way, which is a 32 mile (51 kilometre) circular loop set up to explore …

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11.8 km

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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

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12.2 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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13.1 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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