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Fylde Group

We are the Fylde Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

From Ryal Fold enter Roddlesworth Woods heading south to Higher Pasture Barn (site of). Then follow the path over the moor passing the former coalfield (little survives) to Duckshaw Brook and on to Darwen Tower. Then return by Sunnyhurst and Earnsdale Resr to Ryal Fold. 

The photos are -

1) Hollinshead Hall - a ruin in Roddlesworth Woods

2) Site of former coal mine

3) Chadwick Gate entrance to Sunnyhurst Wood

Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Options exist for post walk refreshments.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 66534 21508
Nearest postcode:
BB3 0PA
what3words:
inert.canoe.invents
Start time:
10:15 am

Park in the car park next to the Roddlesworth Information Centre (the rear car park - next to the cafe) - free car park. Or if busy on the ground next to the road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking