Parbold and Dalton Lees

Chorley Group

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Overview

From the car park at Bramble Way, we will make our way to the canal towpath towards the windwill at Parbold, then along field paths and tracks to climb up past the old quarry at Dalton Lees. The route takes us through pleasant pastures with good views of Parbold Hill. We will then drop down along an old lane making our way back to the canal towpath.

Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 49560 10352
Nearest postcode:: WN8 7HZ
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Dropping down from Parbold Hill, turn left into Bramble Way just before the traffic lights at the canal bridge

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