rochdale

Rochdale Group

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Overview

This is a scenic walk taking in Anglezarke reservoir on mainly good paths.

 

 

 

Sunday, 6 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The terrain is mainly good paths.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 61996 16106
Nearest postcode:
PR6 9DQ
what3words:
prove.uncle.wins
Start time:
10:00 am

Anglezarke Reservoir Car Park, Chorley, PR6 9DQ. It may be easier to use PR6 9HA which is the postcode for the Yew Tree Inn which is on your right shortly before you reach the reservoir dam. Continue across the dam, following the road round the reservoir, ignoring all turnings to the right. When you reach an open barrier, continue up the steep hill to the extensive car parks. Grid Reference SD619161.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking