Superlative Walks
Urban trails, each with something very specialWayoh and Turton
The walk starts and finishes at Entwistle by the very pleasant Strawbury Duck pub. The walk follows paths, tracks and for short distances roads. It visits reservoirs, the splendid old Turton Tower and the lovely old village of Chapeltown.
Key Facts
Location: Entwistle, north of Bolton
Parking: near the Strawbury Duck pub and Entwistle station OS grid reference 728178
Distance: 4.7 miles
Time : 3 hours
Ascent/Descent: 450 ft.
Map: OS map Explorer 287 “West Pennine Moors”
The Map
We have used the excellent Plotaroute to lay out and display our walks. With this map you can print, zoom and carry out other functions using the menu at the top right of the box. Alternatively you can click on the link below the map to visit the walk on the plotaroute site.
For your convenience we offer the directions in two different formats
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- Directions and added information with pictures of key sites. Best for browsing at home or on your mobile
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