Stocks Reservoir from Slaidburn
Introduction to Walk 3329
Region - Forest of Bowland
County/Area - Lancashire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 11.5 miles / 18.7 km
Ascent - 1300 feet / 394 metres
Time - 7 hours 0 minutes
Grade - moderate
A circuit of Stocks Reservoir in the Forest of Bowland is the main feature of this Lancashire walk. Starting from the picturesque village of Slaidburn, the route crosses pleasant countryside surrounded by rolling fells. An ideal walk for a beautiful summer's day. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
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Ordnance Survey Explorer OL41 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Anquet OS Explorer OL41 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Ordnance Survey Landranger 103 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
Anquet OS Landranger 103 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. |
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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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