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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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

Overview

Over the fields below Hoghton Tower towards Hoghton Bottoms. The along the bank of the river Darwen through woods and fields to emerge at the bottom of Moulden Brow. We then follow the Leeds-Liverpool canal back to Riley Green. 

Thursday, 8 August 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 62099 25401
Nearest postcode:
PR5 0SL
what3words:
drums.drizzly.audit
Start time:
1:00 pm

Bolton Road, Riley Green on the A675 near the junction with Riley Green Switch Road (PR5 0SL) also near the Royal Oak Pub. With the Pub/T Junction behind you, park on the right, bumping up on the pavement but not blocking wheelchair access.

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