Brinscall and Ollerton Fold from Higher Wheelton.

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Overview

Starting from Whins Lane near to Higher Wheelton we climb the fields to the top of Brinscall then round Pike Low to reach Cross Fields. Continuing to the main road we then follow the lane to the hamlet of Ollerton Fold before crossing the fields to Withnell Fold and the canal for the return to Whins Lane.

Sunday, 25 May 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: 162m / 531ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 60450 22002
Nearest postcode:: PR6 8HW
what3words:: shadow.nips.conquests

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park on Whins Lane just off the Blackburn Road before entering Higher Wheelton.

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