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Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Aighton, Bailey And Chaigley

The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green loop – Forest of Bowland

Intermediate

4.8

(219)

1,450

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The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green loop – Forest of Bowland

02:52

10.7km

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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1.40 km

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4.27 km

This ancient crossing over the River Hodder is named after Oliver Cromwell, who, in 1648, lead his army across it on the way to the Battle of Preston. Today, it …

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5.68 km

Keep an eye out for the animals on this working farm, along the Tolkien Trail.

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4

7.22 km

This is the confluence of two of Lancashire's great rivers, the Ribble and the Calder. From here, the Ribble flows out to the Irish Sea at the Ribble Estuary beyond …

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5

8.59 km

Just off the Ribble Way, The base of the cross dates to the early Christian period and was originally sited to the north of Cross Gills Farm. It was moved …

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9.59 km

Crafted in the 1880s by the Blackburn Corporation, this elegant stone aqueduct served as a conduit for water sourced from Whitewell.

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10.4 km

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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10.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

3.67 km

1.28 km

859 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

2.08 km

460 m

357 m

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