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Roddlesworth Woodland – Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) loop from Withnell

Chris Platt

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Roddlesworth Woodland – Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) loop from Withnell

Chris Platt and Joe Platt planned a hike

August 17, 2025

Roddlesworth Woodland – Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) loop from Withnell

Easy

01:50

6.12km

3.3km/h

190m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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59 m

Roddlesworth Wood

Highlight • Lake

Nice woodland stroll looping around the resevoirs!

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139 m

The Royal Arms, Ryal Fold

Highlight • Restaurant

Fab country pub with outdoor seating for the summer and a wood fire place in winter. I have not tried the food there but the real ale was excellent.

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1.70 km

View of Jubilee Tower (Darwen Tower)

Highlight • Monument

You have a nice view across Earnsdale Reservoir over towards the Jubilee Tower, or Darwen Tower, from here. The tower was built to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria …

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2.04 km

Earnsdale Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Earnsdale reservoir (Dean) is situated in the shadow of Darwen Tower, close to Sunnyhurst wood, which is a beautiful 85-acre wooded valley and is a beautiful location for family walks …

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2.39 km

Sunnyhurst Wood

Highlight • Forest

Paths meander up the steeped sided valley beside Sunnyhurst Brook, past the paddling pool, over ornate bridges up to Earnsdale reservoir, onto Darwen moor, Jubilee tower and beyond.
With seven …

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4.12 km

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, Darwen Tower (often referred to as Jubilee Tower) stands proud at 85 feet (26 m) in height on top of Darwen …

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6.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

1.69 km

872 m

474 m

298 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.20 km

1.17 km

1.02 km

518 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Roddlesworth Woodland – Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) loop from Withnell

Roddlesworth Wood

The Royal Arms, Ryal Fold

View of Jubilee Tower (Darwen Tower)

Earnsdale Reservoir

Sunnyhurst Wood

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)

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