White Coppice and Brinscall from Heapey.

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Overview

Starting from Higher House Lane in Heapey we follow the reservoirs to White Coppice before joining The Goit to reach the edge of Wheelton Plantation. Climbing through the woodland to Well Lane we cross to the road at the quarry before descending to Brinscall and the lane to Brinscall Hall. Crossing the fields we then follow the lane through Logwood before returning to Healey.

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.4km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: 175m / 574ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 60260 19336
Nearest postcode:: PR6 9BW
what3words:: rainy.curiosity.perch

Start time:: 1:00 pm

Park on Higher House Lane near to its junction with Heapey Road.

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