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Brinscall and Ollerton Fold from Whins Lane in Higher Wheelton

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Overview

Starting from Whins Lane we climb through the fields an passed the top of Highfield Golf Course to reach the roads above Brinscall. Our route then crosses the fields to Bury Lane and Cross Fields before following the lane into the Hamlet of Ollerton Fold. After crossing the fields to Withnell Fold we join the canal to return to Whins Lane.

Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 60474 22017
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8HW
what3words:
motion.eventful.duty
Start time:
1:00 pm

Park on Whins Lane (old main road) off A674 just to the West of Higher Wheelton.

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