Parbold Hill
This circular walk climbs to Parbold Hill from the village of Parbold in Lancashire. You'll visit the wonderful viewpoint with views towards the Pennine Hills and beyond. The route also continues to climb Hunters Hill and Harrock Hill for more good views and lovely countryside.
The walk starts from Parbold train station and heads along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal before turning north to climb to the Parbold Hill viewpoint. Here you will find a plaque showing you all of the sights you can see from the top. This includes Ashurst Beacon, Dalton, the River Douglas, the city of Liverpool and the Berwyn Mountains of Wales.
After taking in the views the walk continues north to High Moor and Harrock Hill. The route then turns south, descending to Hunter's Hill before returning to Parbold village.
This walk passes close to Fairy Glen which is well worth a short detour if you have time. The delightful beauty spot includes pretty streams, beautiful waterfalls, dramatic cliff faces, wooden bridges and shady woodland trails.
To extend your walk you could head west along the canal to Burscough and visit the lovely Martin Mere Nature Reserve. You could also climb to the nearby Ashurst Beacon and enjoy more nice views to the coast.
Postcode
WN8 7TG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsParbold Hill Ordnance Survey Map 
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Parbold Hill Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Windmill is an historic pub of some note, dating back to 1794 and located close to the village's old windmil. The pub is positioned in a good spot on the banks of the Leeds Liverpool canal. They are dog friendly and can be found at postcode WN8 7NW for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Appley Bridge Canal Walk can be picked up just south of the hill.
Head a few miles west and you could visit nearby Ormskirk. The market town is well worthy of a visit with pleasant conservation areas, a regular market, three local parks and a church which dates back to the 15th century.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Lancashire Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Parbold Hill viewpoint plaque. This shows the various landmarks you can see from the summit.
Winter Hill from Parbold Hill
View Point at Parbold Hill. Directly over the plaque you can just see the tip of Ashurst Beacon on the skyline. The hill was a local beauty spot which was sited on the rim of a domestic refuse tip (now covered over and generating methane).
A summer view with wildflowers and cattle.
View of Sparrow Hill aka Parbold Hill from a distance. This spring view is across Douglas Valley to Parbold from Lees lane Dalton
Ruined Windmill on Harrock Hill
The Windmill at Parbold. You can enjoy some well earned refreshments at this fine pub in the village. The main part of the building dates back to 1794 when it was used as a grain store.
Windmill Bridge, Parbold