Manchester Weekend Walkers

Train based walk
Leader: Annie
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 375m / 1230ft
Type: linear

This is a linear walk from Entwistle to Darwen taking in the views of the West Pennine Moors and the octagonal Jubilee Tower (officially called Darwen Tower) on Darwen Hill which was completed in 1898 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It also commemorated the victory of the local people for the right of access to the surrounding moors. It was opened to the public on 24 September 1898.
Some areas may be boggy so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Entwistle Station.

Transport to Walk Start: 09:43 train

from Manchester Victoria to Entwistle

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Darwen Return £11.10

Walk Start: Entwistle Station at 10:20am

Return Services: xx:28, xx:56 until last train

Waypoints: Battridge Clough, Turton, Entwistle Reservoir, Fox Hill Plantation, Darwen Moor, Brown Lowe, Darwen Hill, Jubilee Tower, Turn Lane, The Weaver Bird
Extra: No toilet at walk start or en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Train based walk
Leader: Brendan M
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent: 450m / 1476ft
Type: circular

This Hebden Bridge circular walk has a good mixture of woodland, moorland and craggy outcrops.
The walk is on mainly good paths, but potentially could be muddy go appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn.
The lunch stop will be at Gibson Mill where there are toilets and maybe a chance to buy ice cream!!
This Hebden Bridge circular walk has a good mixture of woodland, moorland and craggy outcrops.
The walk is on mainly good paths, but potentially could be muddy go appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn.
The lunch stop will be at Gibson Mill where there are toilets and maybe a chance to buy ice cream!!

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Hebden Bridge Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:57 train from Manchester Victoria to Hebden Bridge

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Hebden Bridge Return £13.20

Walk Start: Hebden Bridge Station at 10:30

Return Services: 15:31, 15:57, 16:10, etc

Waypoints: Migehole, Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Walshaw Wood, Calderaire Link Trail, Middledean

Extra: No toilet at walk start. Toilets en-route at Gibson Mill. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)