Brindle and Ollerton Fold from Whins Lane, Higher Wheelton.

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Overview

Starting from Whins Lane we cross the canal to climb through the fields to the hamlet of Top o' th' Lane. After passing through Brindle we cross the motorway to Hillhouse Farm before returning across the motorway and canal to climb to Ollerton Fold. Return is through Withnell Fold and Higher Wheelton.

Sunday, 23 March 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:: 148m / 486ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 60474 22016
Nearest postcode:: PR6 8HW
what3words:: motion.eventful.duty

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park on Whins Lane (Old Blackburn Road) just off the A674 near to Higher Wheelton.

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