Parbold circular walk via Fairy Glen
The walk starts from Wayfarers pub Parbold and follows the clockwise circular route via Leeds Liverpool canal, Fairy Glen and Parbold Hill.
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Parbold walk
posted on 03/11/20 by gfl57. Last update : 25/04/22
Description
Parking is available in Wayfarers Pub car park.
(S/E) Turn South into Bradshaw Lane. Take track East on the North side of the stables. After passing through the gate head North and take the track along South of the stream. Take the path North along the West side of the site of Douglas Church.
(1) Cross bridge over canal then North along Chapel Lane on way out.
(2) Take Wood Lane East.
(3) Keep heading East along the path. Follow the footpath East alongside the private track.
(4) Be very careful not to turn too soon for Fairy Glen wood. Continue along the track across two fields before getting into Fairy Glen, then follow paths North (Left-hand side) through Fairy Glen. Cross the footbridge and continue North along footpaths.
(5) At the junction with A5209, take the footpath West on the Northside of the road to the restaurant/pub opposite viewpoint. After admiring the view take track South downslope.
(6) Cross Wood Lane and follow the track South over the railway line to the canal on way back.
(7) Cross the footbridge to the towpath on the South of the canal, head west along the towpath until you reach (1). At the bridge leave the towpath and follow the path via the site of Douglas Church site and stables back to start.(S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 13 m - Wayfarers Pub car park
- 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 18 m - Chapel Lane Bridge
- 2 : km 1.27 - alt. 41 m - Wood Lane
- 3 : km 2.28 - alt. 41 m - Crossroad
- 4 : km 3.09 - alt. 56 m - Fairy Glen Falls
- 5 : km 3.9 - alt. 103 m - Parbold Hill Road
- 6 : km 4.53 - alt. 119 m - Viewpoint
- 7 : km 5.38 - alt. 26 m - Leeds Liverpool Canal
- S/E : km 7.29 - alt. 13 m - Wayfarers Pub car park
Useful Information
Food and drink available in Parbold and Parbold Hill.
Parking at start.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/fairy...
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Reviews and comments
Clarity of route description
3 / 5
Clarity of route map
4 / 5
Walk interest
5 / 5
Delphinium
Hi Microlighter!
Thank you for taking the time to give feedback regarding that walk. I just edited the instructions following your recommendations.
Enjoy your hikes
Date of walk : 10/04/22
Clarity of route description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
The instructions are average at best on this one - be very careful not to turn too soon for fairy glen. It’s says go into the woods after crossing a stile this is inaccurate and you need to continue along the track across 2 fields before you actually get into fairy glen
