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Promethean Lunch Walk - Blackburn Cemetery (Dry Weather)

Summary

Walk to Blackburn Cemetery and the grave of Frederick John Kempster (Blackburn's Giant). Interesting short walk for dry weather. Views across North Blackburn. Wear suitable shoes, but there is an alternative route avoiding the fields.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Walking time:
01h 10m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Promethean Offices, BB1 5TH

lat: 53.7663858

lon: -2.450904

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