For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Chorley. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Chorley
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
WP Brinscall Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.8 km
1:50 h
168 m
165 m
An idyllic hillside walk across a section of the West Pennine Moors moorland affording fantastic views on a clear day inclusive of Liverpool, Anglezarke, Blackpool Tower, Barrow-in-Furness, the Lake District and Parlick Fell.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
RMHT Stage 06: Blackrod to Entwistle
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.3 km
4:55 h
487 m
413 m
Stage 6 of the Round Manchester Hiking Trail: Blackrod to Entwistle via Winter Hill
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Rivington Pike Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.2 km
3:03 h
339 m
357 m
This is a circular route from the car park at the bottom of Rivington Pike. This is a great route for most but along the route, there are some challenging climbs that may not be suitable for some.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
WP Billinge Pleasington Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.4 km
2:00 h
184 m
184 m
A great countryside walk close to the city. A mix of terrains and a wonderful view from the Alfred Wainwright Memorial.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Hoghton Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.9 km
4:23 h
195 m
202 m
From Withy Grove Park Bamber Bridge through Higher Walton to Roach Bridge. Through Hoghton and Brindle and back to start point
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Dean Mill Reservoir's & Winter Hill
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.9 km
3:42 h
253 m
256 m
Climbing up to a hidden reservoir only seen on maps and from the top, followed by a steep climb down and gentle stroll around Winter Hill and Rivington
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
WP Bigger Hill Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.6 km
2:23 h
261 m
263 m
A varied terrain walk taking in Roddlesworth woodland, up and over Bigger Hill to Darwen Tower, and back via Earnsdale reservoir.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Mawdesley Historic Buildings walk
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.7 km
2:08 h
41 m
41 m
A walk to discover the historic buildings of Mawdesley.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
WP Healey Nab Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.7 km
2:01 h
133 m
134 m
An invigorating climb out of Chorley that rewards you with fabulous views to Winter Hill and out across to the coastline.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Riley Green and Houghton Bottoms
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
2:27 h
76 m
76 m
A great local pub walk which circles the ancient Houghton Tower grounds. The varied route follows field paths ,quiet country lanes ,riverside and canal towpaths.
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Rivington Pike Circular by Shaun
May 20, 2022
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Chorley Three Peaks via the Two Lads by Gemma
March 20, 2022
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Whittle-le-Woods and Walton Summit by Nicola
February 28, 2022
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Community
Very interesting walk , probably best to do on a dry day quite muddy in the fields . Thanks thoroughly enjoyed.
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