Walking on the West Pennine Moors - Northern England

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13 Aug 2009

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176

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13 Aug 2009

Walking on the West Pennine Moors

30 routes in gritstone country by Terry Marsh

Guide to day walks in the West Pennine Moors, between Blackburn, Darwen, Chorley and Bolton in the heart of northern England. Over 80 square miles, easily accessible for day walking through meadows, woodland and moorland beside rivers and reservoirs - an area rich in heritage. 30 walks from easy rambles to challenging hikes. More...

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Seasons

Ideal for walking in all seasons

Centres

Accessible from all directions - the main urban centres are Chorley, Darwen, Blackburn, Bolton, Read More... Haslingden and Manchester.

Difficulty

Not technically difficult, but the terrain can be demanding, especially after rain. Paths shown on Read More... map are not always present on the ground, and even those that are require attention to route directions.

Must See

The West Pennine Moors are many and varied, threaded by valley road links, surrounded by towns and Read More... villages, and providing a wide range of excellent walking opportunity in a moorland setting. Numerous prehistoric sites are spread across the moors, as well as monuments to wealth and achievement.

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