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Darwen Tower – Hiking path along the river Loop from Abbey Village

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Darwen Tower – Hiking path along the river Loop from Abbey Village

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November 26, 2021

Darwen Tower – Hiking path along the river Loop from Abbey Village

Hard

05:22

19.2km

3.6km/h

360m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. 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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3.19 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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4.90 km

The Sunnyhurst Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Sunnyhurst pub is often frequented by hikers who have tackled the nearby objective of Darwen Tower or been for an amble in the beautiful Sunnyhurst Woods. It's a classic …

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5.99 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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14.7 km

Hollinshead Hall Ruins and Well House

Highlight • Historical Site

The wellhouse is the last building standing of what was once the manor house of Tockholes: Hollinshead Hall. The ruins of the 18th-century hall, farm and stables are also found …

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15.8 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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16.1 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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18.0 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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18.1 km

Snow adventure

Highlight • Other

Following the path past the reservoir take a left before the building and you ll find yourself on the woodland walk. Superb paths through out also fit for bikes.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

1.17 km

1.12 km

534 m

344 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

2.93 km

872 m

871 m

633 m

547 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Darwen Tower – Hiking path along the river Loop from Abbey Village

View of Jubilee Tower (Darwen Tower)

The Sunnyhurst Pub

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)

Hollinshead Hall Ruins and Well House

Roddlesworth Woods

River Roddlesworth Footpath on the Witton Weavers Way

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Snow adventure

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