Solomon's Temple and Roddlesworth from Brinscall.

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Overview

Starting from the village of Brinscall we climb onto the nearby moorland to reach the ruined farm of Solomon's Temple. We then cross the edge of Withnell Moor to enter the woodland surrounding the Roddlesworth reservoirs, rounding them to exit along the track to Abbey Village. We then return along the old railway nature reserve through Withnell to Brinscall.

Sunday, 27 April 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.1km / 5.7mi
Ascent:: 174m / 571ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 62705 21297
Nearest postcode:: PR6 8QS
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park on Lodge Bank, Brinscall, near to the Lodge and Brinscall Baths.

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