Appley Bridge - Gathurst Circular
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Walk starts from Appley Bridge and crosses the Leeds - Liverpool Canal and River Douglas before taking paths and tracks over farmland and wooded areas towards Ashurst Beacon, with good views over Winter Hill and Pennines. The descent gently drops to Bank Top, refreshments here, before descending more steeply to Dean Brook. Upon crossing Dean Brook the route passes under the M6 towards Gathurst Train Station, refreshments here, then down to Leeds - Liverpool Canal. Final section of the walk is via the canal towpath back to start.
England - North England - Lancashire - Countryside
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Birds, Butterflies, Cafe, Flowers, Good for Kids, Great Views, Industrial Archaeology, Pub, Public Transport, Restaurant, River, Toilets, Wildlife, Woodland
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