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Overview

A walk using rights of way and farm tracks passing Roby Mill, Walthaw Green, Dean Wood, Jollies Dean Farm and the site of Upholland College. Chance to use the cafe in Beacon Park Visitor Centre before and after the walk.

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 50563 06659
Nearest postcode:
WN8 7RU
what3words:
weekend.outlooks.race
Start time:
1:00 pm

Meet on the car park by the cafe/visitor centre (formerly the golf club) at Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Dalton.

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