Grimsargh walks

Osbaldeston Circular ( Download : PDF )

4.89mi +246ft -249ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Osbaldeston - Lancashire

The walk starts from Osbaldestone Green and follows the anticlockwise circular route via banks of River Ribble.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/osbal...

Ribchester Circular Walk Via Higher Hud ( Download : PDF )

6.06mi +427ft -427ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Ribchester - Lancashire

The walk starts Ribchester Arms, Ribchester and follows clockwise circular route via Duddle Wood, Higher Hud and River Ribble.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/ribch...

Dinckley Bridge Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.48mi +367ft -374ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in Clayton-le-Dale - Lancashire

The walk starts from Baker Brow above Ribchester Bridge and follows a clockwise circular route via Dinckley Bridge.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/dinck...

Penwortham Circular via River Ribble ( Download : PDF )

6.05mi +72ft -72ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Penwortham - Lancashire

The walk starts from Penwortham water tower(01 Start on map) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via River Ribble, Howick Cross and Blashaw Wood.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/penwo...

Witton Park ( Download : PDF )

5.89mi +538ft -545ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Blackburn with Darwen

Walk starts from Witton Park car park and follows anti clockwise circular route via Billinge Wood, Houghton Bottoms and Pleasington.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/witto...

Witton Weavers Reelers Trail ( Download : PDF )

5.8mi +427ft -400ft 3h00 Average
Starting point in Livesey - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Stockclough Lane and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Stanworth Wood, Abbeyvillage and Tockholes.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/witto...

Withnell, Brinscall ( Download : PDF )

5.82mi +230ft -230ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Withnell - Lancashire

The first section of the walk follows the disused Lancashire Union Railway from Abbey Village to Brinscall which is now a nature reserve. After Brincall the route follows Goit watercourse before leaving the valley and gradually ascends via Brinscall Hall and Windy Harbour to Snape Heights offering good views over the Ribble Valley, The final section descends back to railtrack offering good open views of Darwen Moor.

Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.29mi +427ft -397ft 3h15 Average
Starting point in Withnell - Lancashire

The walk starts Abbey Village main St A675 (Bolton Road) and follows clockwise circular route via Abbey Village, Rake Brook, Roddlesworth Lower and Higher Reservoirs.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/abbey...

Hazelhurst Fell, Fair Snape Fell and Parlick ( Download : PDF )

11.02mi +1558ft -1549ft 6h25 Difficult
Starting point in Claughton - Lancashire

Ths Forest of Bowland offers some of the finest walking in Lancashire. However some of the moorland sections can be quite boggy after rain. A good sense of direction is required certainly during the first section of this walk. Refreshments are not available during this walk so make sure you take food and water.

Sunnyhurst Wood Darwen ( Download : PDF )

2.46mi +180ft -180ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Tockholes - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Dean Lane off Tockholes Road and follows anticlockwise the circular route via Earnsdale Reservoir, Sunnyhurst Wood and Darwen Golf Course.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/sunny...

Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold ( Download : PDF )

4.33mi +541ft -538ft 2h30 Average
Starting point in Tockholes - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Ryal Fold, Tockholes Road and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Duckshaw Moor, Darwin Tower and Earnsdale Reservoir.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/Jubil...

Great Hill from White Coppice ( Download : PDF )

7.47mi +958ft -945ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Anglezarke - Lancashire

The walk starts from White Coppice cricket ground and follows the clockwise circular route via Wheelton Moor, Tockholes Plantation and Great Hill.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/Great...

Downham Circular Walk via Worston ( Download : PDF )

5.89mi +390ft -361ft 3h05 Average
Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

The walk starts from Information Barn Downham and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Worston and Little Mearley Hall.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/downh...

Pendle Hill from Downham (short version) ( Download : PDF )

6.37mi +1516ft -1512ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.

Downham Circular Walk via Chatburn ( Download : PDF )

4.23mi +361ft -335ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

The walk starts from St Leonard Church on Downham main Street and follows the clockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Chatburn and packhorse bridge.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/downh...

Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist) ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +1079ft -1086ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Barley-with-Wheatley Booth - Lancashire

This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.

Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs from Jumbles ( Download : PDF )

9.04mi +492ft -482ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in Manchester

This walk visits the three large reservoirs and an area of moorland to the north of Bolton.

Parbold circular walk via Fairy Glen ( Download : PDF )

4.53mi +361ft -351ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Parbold - Lancashire

The walk starts from Wayfarers pub Parbold and follows the clockwise circular route via Leeds Liverpool canal, Fairy Glen and Parbold Hill.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/fairy...

Bankhouses from Glasson via the Lancashire Coastal Way ( Download : PDF )

7.15mi +112ft -115ft 3h25 Easy
Starting point in Thurnham - Lancashire

A Lancashire Walk that explores the Lune Estuary and coast to the west of Lancaster. This Lancashire walk starts from Glasson Dock which at one time had high hopes as being a port serving Lancaster. The route follows a section of the Lancashire Coastal Way with the opportunity to visit the ruins of Cockersand Abbey before continuing along the coast. The final section uses rural inland footpaths to return to the start.

Pennington Green Circular via Borsdane Wood ( Download : PDF )

5.13mi +210ft -194ft 2h30 Average
Starting point in Manchester

Walk starts from Hindley Mill Lane and follows anticlockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood, Pennington Green, Kirkless Wood and Hindley Hall.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/penni...

Borsdane Wood Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

4.92mi +161ft -161ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Mill Lane in Hindley and follows the clockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood and Westhoughton Common.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/borsd...

Westhoughton Common Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.32mi +210ft -213ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts opposite Cowburn St Hindley and follows anti-clockwise circular route around Westhoughton Common.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/westh...

Wigan Flashes Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.03mi +20ft -20ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts at Westwood Road Wigan in order to join the canal and head south. On leaving the canal the route passes through Wigan Flashes and Turners Flash before heading back to start.

More detaiils : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/wigan...

Bryn Gates Lane Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.85mi +49ft -59ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

Circular walk starting from Wigan Flashes and including Bryn Gates Lane, Viridor Wood and canal towpath.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bryn_...

Bickershaw Amberswood Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.76mi +33ft -43ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Bickershaw and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Amberswood, Low Hall and Victoria Fields.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/amber...

Abram Bickershaw Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.07mi +66ft -43ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bicke...

Bamfurlong Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +85ft -85ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bamfu...

A short walk around Settle ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +1047ft -1020ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Settle - North Yorkshire

This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.

Lydiate Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.84mi +36ft -33ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Lydiate - Merseyside

The walk starts from Bell's Lane in Lydiate and follows clockwise circular route via disused railway lane and canal towpath. A possible brief detour to St Catherine's Chapel and the oldest pub in Lancashire, Scotch Piper.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/lydia...

Maghull Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.44mi +39ft -39ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Maghull - Merseyside

A circular route starting from Maghull centre initially following the canal and then disused rail track before heading beside Melling Brook to outskirts of Melling. Final section rejoins canal back to start.

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Sefton Meadows ( Download : PDF )

5.11mi +23ft -26ft 2h20 Average
Starting point in Sefton - Merseyside

The walk starts from Sefton Village and follows a clockwise circular route via Sefton Mill site Sefton Meadows, Cheshire Lines railtrack, River Alt and briefly Mersey Forest.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/sefto...