Heath Charnock and Cowling from Duxbury

Chorley Group

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Overview

Starting from the car park to Duxbury golf course we follow the track to the main road then after a short stretch of canal we cross the Chorley golf course to reach Hut Lane. After crossing the River Yarrow we climb to the road then return to the valley before reaching Bibby's Farm and the motorway. Descending to Cowling we cross the canal for the return along the track into Duxbury.

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: 140m / 459ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 58710 15216
Nearest postcode:: PR7 4AS
what3words:: family.nuns.silk

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park in the Duxbury golf course car park off Wigan Lane and Duxbury Hall Road

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