UK Postcode BL6 - The 30 nearest easy-to-follow, circular walk route maps to you

The thirty nearest easy-to-follow, circular walk route maps to you in UK Postcode BL6 in Walk Grade Order

The UK cities, towns and villages in Lancashire, England that have BL6 in their UK Postcode include:

• Adlington • Blackrod • Horwich • Lostock Junction • Rivington •

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Walk l217 Lever Park, Winter Hill (Rivington Moor) and Rivington Pike from Rivington Lane

Popular mountain walk close to Manchester

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,536ft (468m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l217 Lever Park, Winter Hill (Rivington Moor) and Rivington Pike from Rivington Lane pdf

Route Summary:

Rivington Lane Car Park - Lever Park - The Castle (Lower Rivington Reservoir) - Lower Rivington Reservoir - Great House Information Centre - Rivington Hall - Rivington Cottage - Rivington Upper Barn - Pigeon Tower (Rivington Moor) - Catter Nab - Noon Hill Slack - Moor Bottom - Winter Hill (Rivington Moor) - Crooked Edge Hill - Two Lads (Rivington Moor) - Pike Cottage - Brown Hill (Rivington Moor) - Rivington Pike - Higher Knoll - Rivington Lane Car Park

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Walk l110 Rivington Pike from Great House Information Centre, Rivington Lane

Superb views over Manchester

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	893ft (272m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l110 Rivington Pike from Great House Information Centre, Rivington Lane pdf

Route Summary:

Great House Information Centre - Rivington Hall - Rivington Cottage - Rivington Upper Barn - Pigeon Tower (Rivington Moor) - Rivington Pike - Brown Hill (Rivington Moor) - Higher Knoll - Rivington Lane Car Park - Lever Park - The Castle (Lower Rivington Reservoir) - Lower Rivington Reservoir - Great House Information Centre

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Walk l142 Winter Hill (Rivington Moor) and Rivington Pike from Rivington Upper Barn

Manchester's nearest big hill

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	1,113ft (339m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l142 Winter Hill (Rivington Moor) and Rivington Pike from Rivington Upper Barn pdf

Route Summary:

Rivington Upper Barn - Pigeon Tower (Rivington Moor) - Catter Nab - Noon Hill Slack - Moor Bottom - Winter Hill (Rivington Moor) - Crooked Edge Hill - Two Lads (Rivington Moor) - Pike Cottage - Brown Hill (Rivington Moor) - Rivington Pike - Pigeon Tower (Rivington Moor) - Rivington Upper Barn

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Walk l135 A circuit of Anglezarke Reservoir

A stroll round two reservoirs - can be muddy

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	879ft (268m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l135 A circuit of Anglezarke Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Lower Rivington Reservoir - Rivington - Upper Rivington Reservoir - Pilkington Wood - Street Wood - Yarrow Reservoir - Bradley Wood - Anglezarke Reservoir - High Bullough Reservoir - John Meadow Wood - Heapey Waterman's Cottage - Grey Heights Wood - Heapey Fold Lane - Kays Farm - Waring Fram - Lane Ends (Adlington) - Upper Rivington Reservoir - Lower Rivington Reservoir

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Walk l176 Great Hill from White Coppice

Good views and clear paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,230ft (375m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l176 Great Hill from White Coppice pdf

Route Summary:

White Coppice - Wheelton Moor - Withnell Moor - Great Hill - Redmonds Edge - Spitlers Edge - Horden Pasture - Lead Mines Clough - Anglezarke Reservoir - White Coppice

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Walk gm108 Peel Monument from Holcombe

A short but steep ascent to stunning views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	590ft (180m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm108 Peel Monument from Holcombe pdf

Route Summary:

Holcombe Moor Car Park - Branch Rd - Top O'th' Moor Farm - Peel Tower - Taylor's Farm - Redisher Wood - Holcombe Brook - Holcombe Moor Car Park

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Walk gm198 Bull Hill from Holcombe

Gentle ascents to good views - can be wet

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	686ft (210m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm198 Bull Hill from Holcombe pdf

Route Summary:

Holcombe Moor Car Park - Holcombe - Higher Tops - Chatterton Close Farm - Buckden Wood - The Rossendale Way - Beetle Hill - Bull Hill (Holcombe Moor) - Pilgrim's Cross - Harcles Hill - Peel Tower - Top o'th'Moor Farm - Branch Road - Holcombe Moor Car Park

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Walk gm156 Bull Hill and Peel Monument from Holcombe

Gentle ascents to good views - can be wet

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	1,050ft (320m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm156 Bull Hill and Peel Monument from Holcombe pdf

Route Summary:

Holcombe Moor Car Park - Holcombe - Higher Tops - Chatterton Close Farm - Buckden Wood - The Rossendale Way - Beetle Hill - Bull Hill (Holcombe Moor) - Pilgrim's Cross - Harcles Hill - Peel Tower - Taylor's Farm - Redisher Wood - Holcombe Brook - Holcombe Car Park.

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Walk me100 Billinge Hill from Billinge, Wigan

The highest point in Merseyside

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	417ft (127m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk me100 Billinge Hill from Billinge, Wigan pdf

Route Summary:

Billinge - Billinge Hill - Beacon Farm - Brownlow - Billinge Hall Farm - Red Barn Farm - Great Houghwood Farm - Billinge

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Walk l210 Cowpe Lowe from Edenfield

Fine views on a wlk through history

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	1,044ft (318m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l210 Cowpe Lowe from Edenfield pdf

Route Summary:

Edenfield - Gin Croft Lane - Dearden Moor - Sand Beds Farm - Cowpe Lowe - The Rossendale Way - Foe Edge - Horncliffe Close - Waugh's Well Reservoir - Scout Moor Brook - Dearden Clough - Edenfield

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Walk l134 Hail Storm Hill from Edenfield

Fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,355ft (413m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l134 Hail Storm Hill from Edenfield pdf

Route Summary:

Edenfield - Gin Croft Lane - Dearden Moor - Sand Beds Farm - Cowpe Lowe - The Rossendale Way - Foe Edge - Cowpe Moss - Cragg Quarry - Hail Storm Hill - Tottington Higher End Moor - Whittle Hill - New Gate Brook - Fecit Delf Endm Scout Moss - Turn - Dearden Clough - Edenfield

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Walk l136 Cowpe Lowe and Hail Storm Hill from Cowpe

Quiet paths with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,753ft (534m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l136 Cowpe Lowe and Hail Storm Hill from Cowpe pdf

Route Summary:

Cowpe - Greenbridge Car Park - Lenchfold Farm - The Rossendale Way - Cowpe Lowe - Sand Beds Farm - Dearden Moor - Gin Croft Lane - Dearden Clough - Scout Moor Brook - Waugh's Well Reservoir - Horncliffe Close - Foe Edge - Cragg Quarry - Hail Storm Hill - Cowpe Moss - Cragg High Level Tank - Brandwood Moor - Higher Boarsgreave Moor - Lower Boarsgreave Moor - Cowpe,.

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Walk l162 Cowpe Moss and Hail Storm Hill from Cowpe

Quiet paths with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	1,093ft (333m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l162 Cowpe Moss and Hail Storm Hill from Cowpe pdf

Route Summary:

Cowpe - Greenbridge Car Park - Lenchfold Farm - The Rossendale Way - Cowpe Lowe - Cragg Quarry - Hail Storm Hill - Cowpe Moss - Cragg High Level Tank - Brandwood Moor - Higher Boarsgreave Moor - Lower Boarsgreave Moor - Cowpe,.

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Walk ch261 Statham from Thelwall

A stroll along two famous canals

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	190ft (58m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch261 Statham from Thelwall pdf

Route Summary:

Thelwall - Manchester Ship Canal - Thelwall Viaduct - Statham - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Thelwall

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Walk ch120 The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm

Gentle waterside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	246ft (75m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch120 The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm pdf

Route Summary:

The Trans Pennine Trail (Lymm) - Lymm - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Lymm Village - The Dingle - Lymm Dam - The Bongs - Crosfield Bridge - Oughtrington - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Rushgreen - Slitten Gorge - The Trans Pennine Trail - Lymm.

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Walk ch102 Dunham Massey and The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm

Fine waterside walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:	269ft (82m)
Time:	4½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch102 Dunham Massey and The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm pdf

Route Summary:

The Trans Pennine Trail (Lymm) - Lymm - Carr Green - Oldfield Brow - Altrincham - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Dunham Town - Dunham Massey - Little Bollington - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Agden Bridge - Oughtrington - Lymm Village - Slitten Gorge - The Trans Pennine Trail - Lymm.

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Walk ch132 The Lymm Heritage Trail

Pleasant stroll through a historic village

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	204ft (62m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch132 The Lymm Heritage Trail pdf

Route Summary:

The Trans Pennine Trail (Lymm) - Lymm - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Lymm Village - The Dingle - Lymm Dam - The Bongs - Crosfield Bridge - Lymm Dam - The Dingle - Lymm Cross - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Slitten Gorge - The Trans Pennine Trail - Lymm.

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Walk gm101 The Bridgewater Canal from Dunham Town

Pleasant canal side stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	236ft (72m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm101 The Bridgewater Canal from Dunham Town pdf

Route Summary:

Dunham Town - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Agden Bridge - Agden Brook Farm - Arthill Farm - Reddy Lane Cottage - Little Bollington - Dunham Massey Park - Dunham Park - Dunham Town

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Walk l159 Great Hameldon from Lane Ends, Hapton

Fine views of Lancashire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	1,198ft (365m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l159 Great Hameldon from Lane Ends, Hapton pdf

Route Summary:

Lane Ends - Hapton - The Burnley Way - Hameldon Hill - May Road Well - Great Hameldon - Hameldon Common - Hameldon Scouts - Lane Ends - Hapton.

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Walk l137 Great Hameldon and Hapton from Clowbridge Reservoir

Fine views of Lancashire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,543ft (470m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l137 Great Hameldon and Hapton from Clowbridge Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Clowbridge Reservoir - The Burnley Way - Nutshaw Hill - Lower Nutshaw - Hameldon Hill - May Road Well - Great Hameldon - Hameldon Common - Hameldon Scouts - Lane Ends - Hapton - New Barn Farm - Helm Clough - Clowbridge Reservoir

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Walk l108 Great Hameldon from Clowbridge Reservoir

Fine views of Lancashire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,230ft (396m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l108 Great Hameldon from Clowbridge Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Clowbridge Reservoir - The Burnley Way - Nutshaw Hill - Lower Nutshaw - Hameldon Hill - May Road Well - Great Hameldon - Hameldon Common - Hameldon Scouts - Clowbridge Reservoir

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Walk ch193 The Bridgewater Canal and Hatton from Higher Walton

Quiet country fields & canal towpaths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	400ft (122m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch193 The Bridgewater Canal and Hatton from Higher Walton pdf

Route Summary:

Higher Walton - The Bridgewater Canal - Hillfoot Farm - The Mersey Valley Way - Bellfield Farm - Dennow Cottage - Dennow Farm - Hatton - Blue Coat Farm - Row's Wood - Moore - The Bridgewater Canal - Walton Hall - Higher Walton

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Walk gm116 Round Hill, Freeholds Top and Brown Wardle Hill from Watergrove Reservior

Wild and historic Lancashire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,549ft (472m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm116 Round Hill, Freeholds Top and Brown Wardle Hill from Watergrove Reservior pdf

Route Summary:

Watergrove Reservoir - Wardle - Ramsden Road - The Pennine Bridleway - Crook Moor - Higher Slack Brook - Rough Hill (Shore Moor) - Freeholds Top - Trough Edge End - The Rossendale Way - Trough Edge - Deacon Pasture - Hades Hill - Hades - Middle Hill (Whitworth) - Brown Wardle Hill - Long Shoot Clough - Watergrove Reservoir - Wardle.

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Walk ch106 New Mills from Hale

Quiet farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	453ft (138m)
Time:	3½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch106 New Mills from Hale pdf

Route Summary:

Hale (near Altrincham) - The River Bollin - The Bollin Valley Way - Coppice Farm - Ryecroft Farm - Birkin Farm - Birtles Farm - New Mills - Breach House Farm - Higherhouse Farm - The River Bollin - Ross Mill - Hale.

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Walk ch121 Rostherne from Hoo Green

Quiet country lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	370ft (110m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch121 Rostherne from Hoo Green pdf

Route Summary:

Hoo Green - Hulseheath - Gorse Barn - Millington Brook - Agden Brook - Denfield Hall Farm - Rostherne Brook - Rostherne - Rostherene Mere Nature Reserve - Marsh Farm - Rostherne - Cicely Mill - Bucklow Hill - Hulseheath - Hoo Green

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Walk l220 Thieveley Pike and Black Scout from Holme Chapel

Wild moorland with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,870ft (570m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk l220 Thieveley Pike and Black Scout from Holme Chapel pdf

Route Summary:

Holme Chapel - The Burnley Way - Scout Farm - Cow Side Farm - Black Clough (Deerplay Moor) - Thieveley Pike - Heald Moor - Portsmouth - Dean Farm - Black Scout - Cartridge Pasture - Holme Chapel

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Walk gm102 Blackstone Edge from Hollingworth Lake

Fine views - though can be windy(!)

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,017ft (310m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm102 Blackstone Edge from Hollingworth Lake pdf

Route Summary:

Hollingworth Lake Car Park - Ealees Brook - Brearley - Whittaker Golf Club - Lydgate - Blackstone Edge Pasture - The Pennine Way - Aiggin Stone - Blackstone Edge - Robin Hood Bed - Broad Head Drain - Hoar Edge - Clegg Moor - Dry Moor - Benny Hill - Syke Nab - Hollingworth Lake.

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Walk gm115 Blackstone Edge from Littleborough

Fine views followed by a canal side stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	1,115ft (340m)
Time:	4½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gm115 Blackstone Edge from Littleborough pdf

Route Summary:

Littleborough - Rochdale Way - Ealees Road - Ealees Brook - Brearley - Whittaker Colf Club - Lydgate - Blackstone Edge Pasture - Aiggin Stone - The Pennine Way - Blackstone Edge Moor - Blackstone Edge Reservoir - Chelburn Moor - Utley Edge - Light Hazzles Reservoir - Warland Reservoir - Warland - Rochdale Canal - Summit - Timbercliffe - Claderbrook - Littleborough

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