Parbold and District Ramblers - walk

Oct 2, 2022 at 09:00

Parbold and District Ramblers

SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER

RODDLESWORTH WOODLAND AND DARWIN TOWER

Starting Point: Royal Arms Tockholes, BB3 0PA

DIRECTIONS

Meet at Parbold shops at 9am.

Take M6 North to Junction 29

Then M65 towards Blackburn and Burnley

At 1st exit (Junction 3), take the 4th exit on the roundabout (A675 towards Bolton)

After 4/5 miles turn left at the sign to TOCKHOLES (Crookfield Road)

Continue approx. 2 miles to Royal Arms car park on the right.

Toilets situated in car park

Refreshments available at Royal Arms after the walk.

THE WALK

At approx. 6 and a half miles and is divided into two distinctive halves.

The first part is through the woodland on the sides of the Roddlesworth Valley and in complete contrast, the second part takes us across open moorland to Darwin Tower.

The tower is a prominent landmark offering a grand viewpoint over much of the surrounding area.

In the past there were several coal mines on the moor and many of the tracks we will see were created by the miners.

POINTS TO NOTE

We will be walking on woodland tracks and stony moorland trails. Sturdy boots and sticks are recommended.

The moorland trail is a steady uphill walk and although not too steep a climb, it may be necessary to take our time in parts.

There is a short stretch on open road with fast moving traffic, so care must be taken.

You are responsible for your own safety.

WALK LEADERS: Jimmy Kelly 07484801665 01257 463057

Margaret Fernie 07447449841

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