Heath Charnock and Red Bank from Birkacre.

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Overview

Starting from the Yarrow Valley Park at Birkacre we pas through the park to enter the fringe of Duxbury Woods. Following field paths to Wigan Road we then cross to the canal at Rawlinson Lane in Heath Charnock and follow the tow path to reach Bolton Road. After passing through Red Bank we again touch the fringe of Duxbury Wood before returning along the track of Burgh Hall Lane.

Tuesday, 7 January 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.6km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 130m / 427ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 57023 15215
Nearest postcode:: PR7 3RN
what3words:: decide.vague.porch

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park in the car park at the Information Centre, Yarrow Valley Park, Birkacre.

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