The Pike Stones - a circular walk from Adlington

Train based walk

Leader: Jude

Meet Point: In the waiting area above plaatform 14, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Adlington (Lancashire) Station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:02 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Adlington (Lancashire) (End point Blackpool North).

Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Adlington (Lancashire) .£8.50

Walk Start: At Adlington (Lancashire) Station at 10:35

Waypoints: Horrobin Lane, Upper and Lower Rivington Reservoirs, Yarrow Reservoir, Alance Bridge, Lead Mines Clough, Pike Stones, Anglezarke Reservoir, The Street

Return Services: 16:39, 17:07, 17:39, 18:07, 18:39, 19:07, 20:07, 21:07

Extra: There are no toilets at starting station. There are no toilets on the walk. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).

Saturday, 3 October 2026
Start time: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time: 4:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent: 450m / 1476ft
Type: circular

Reservoirs, woodland paths, moorland and lots of views on a clear day, on this lovely varied and interesting walk. Please note it’s Adlington in Lancashire, not the Adlington in Cheshire! Includes short ascents and descents, uneven paths underfoot, a couple of boggy stretches, and a bridge over the motorway