Moderate 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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Forest of Bowland AONB

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1.40 km

Stonyhurst College

Highlight • Monument

4.27 km

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Winkley Piggeries

Highlight • Settlement

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

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7.22 km

Confluence of the Rivers Calder and Ribble

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8.59 km

Cross Gills Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Blackburn Corporation Aqueduct over the River Ribble

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Shireburn Arms Pub & Tolkien Trail Start

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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

End point

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

Elevation

This route was planned by komoot.

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Stonyhurst College

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Winkley Piggeries

Confluence of the Rivers Calder and Ribble

Cross Gills Cross

Blackburn Corporation Aqueduct over the River Ribble

Shireburn Arms Pub & Tolkien Trail Start

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