Entwistle to Darwen via Jubilee Tower - led walk
Details
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)