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Chorley
'The "Amble", as we call it, takes in much of the finest scenery in the West Pennine Moors and although the cotton towns on either side are relics of our industrial past, they are only seen from a ...
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'The Anglezarke Amble is a Challenge Walk taking in Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors, through an area known locally as "Little Lake District". There is a choice of distances, either 16 or 24 miles.' Usually held Mid February.
'Friends of Astley Park is a small voluntary organisation whose members share a common and passionate desire that this green and varied space in the Town Centre, is protected and maintaine ...
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'Astley Hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a Grade I listed historic house. The Hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park which include historic woodland, a lake, a fully renovated Victorian walled garden alongside clean and modern facilities for visitors to enjoy.'
Chorley Council
'There are many significant parks and open spaces in the Borough covering over 300 hectares, many of which have historical connections. Together with river valleys, country parks and nature reserves they offer a wide variety of leisure activities.'
'Chorley Ramblers has a responsibility to look after all the footpaths in the Chorley Borough. The 23 parishes of Chorley Borough have 900 footpaths covering 300 miles. The mileage per par ...
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Member of the Ramblers - Mid Lancashire Area Grouping
Download the PDF Booklet: 'The walk takes in many of the village's unique and historical monuments and should take no longer than a couple of hours at a leisurely pace.'
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'Croston is a village situated on the banks of the River Yarrow approximately 10 miles South West of Preston. The name dates back to Saxon times. The first settlers were Scandinavian from the colonies in Ireland. The word "cross" is derived from old Irish and was adapted by the Norse men. This was added to the Anglo Saxon word "tun" meaning town or village forming the word "crostun", known today as Croston.'
ALERT At Review, I could no longer use the Web Links originally referenced here; so I have replaced the Web Site with a generic Entry for the Village (within which there is a very brief mention of the Trail).
[1] The Castle through Lever Park - - - : [2] Hall Barn - Lead Mine Valley - - - : [3] Rivington Pike via Wilderswood - - - : [4] White Coppice to Great Hill - - - : [5] White Coppice Circular - - ...
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'White Coppice in the parish of Heapey, is a hamlet set in idyllic surroundings ... Anglezarke in the parish of Heapey, is an area of outstanding beauty. It has reservoirs, woods and moors. The area is a walkers paradise ... Rivington is a village in the Borough of Chorley... and is popular with the people of Chorley, Horwich and Bolton.''
Jed McCormick
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