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Walk 2108 - Darwen’s Jubilee Tower from Abbey Village

County/Area   Lancashire
AuthorAllan Friswell
Length9.0 miles / 14.6 km
Ascent1400 feet / 424 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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This Lancashire walk starts from the village of Abbey and follows clear paths beside the Roddlesworth Reservoirs to reach the Jubilee Tower on Darwen Hill. In autumn this walk has excellent fall colour that rivals New England.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 287
OS LandrangerSheet 103

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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