A circuit from Croston

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Overview

From Croston we will go through the cemetery and out onto Croston Moss. After crossing from the river Yarrow to the river Lostock We will follow the rivers to the Royal Umpire caravan site and return past the corn mill.

Thursday, 20 March 2025

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There is mud on the walk. If the weather is bad the walk will be shortened to avoid the mud.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 48978 18643
Nearest postcode:: PR26 9HJ
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

We will start from the Lord Nelson car park. Those willing to go for a drink in the pub afterwards can park in the pub car park. Otherwise there is a public car park adjacent if space is available. Failing that there is on street parking.

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