Charnock Green and the Yarrow Valley.

Chorley Group

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Overview

Starting from the Yarrow Valley car park at the Skate Park on the edge of Euxton we follow the River Yarrow to Common Bank then climb to cross the railway and reach the A49 at Charnock Green. Following Delph Lane we reach Charnock Richard descending Sharratt's Path before following the Yarrow Valley back to Common Bank. We finish by taking the direct field paths back to the car park.

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:: 111m / 364ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 56369 18336
Nearest postcode:: PR7 6HT
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park at the Yarrow Valley car park next to the Euxton Skate Park off the A581, Balshaw Lane, on the edge of Euxton.

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