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Euxton Yarrow River Circular Walk

2.36 miles (3.8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This circular walk explores the woods, riverside paths and countryside around the Lancashire village of Euxton.
The village is located just to the west of Chorley and south of Leyland. You can reach the village from Liverpool and Preston via the West Coast Main Line at Euxton Balshaw Lane railway station. This walk starts from the station and first heads north west to Euxton Millennium Green (there is a car park here if you would prefer to start off at the green).
You then follow footpaths west towards Glead Hill and Dawber's Lane before turning south to meet up with the River Yarrow. The trail then heads east along the river, passing a picturesque weir and an old mill before coming to Pincock Bridge. From here you turn north to arrive back at the train station.
If you would like to extend the walk you could head just a mile east to visit Astley Park. There's some lovely trails around the estate surrounding the historic Astley Hall.

Postcode

PR7 6NW - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Euxton Yarrow River Circular OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Euxton Yarrow River Circular Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Euxton

  • Chorley Canal Walk - Enjoy a waterside walk from Chorley to Adlington along a pleasant section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
  • Astley Park - This pretty park in Chorley has walking paths and a cycle track to enjoy
  • Yarrow Valley Country Park - Enjoy a long, waterside walk along the River Yarrow in this splendid 700 acre country park in Chorley, Lancashire
  • Anglezarke Reservoir - This circular cycle and walk loop takes you around the pretty Anglezarke Reservoir near Chorley
  • Healey Nab - Enjoy woodland, rolling hills, moorland, ponds and streams in this elevated area of countryside above Chorley
  • Rivington Country Park - This lovely country park is on the edge of the West Penine Moors and makes for a fine afternoon's cycling with its reservoirs, woods and splendid scenery
  • Rivington Pike - This popular walk climbs to the Rivington Pike viewpoint in the lovely Rivington Country Park, near Bolton.
  • Rivington Reservoir - Enjoy a stroll along the Rivington Reservoirs on this waterside walk in Rivington Country Park, near Bolton.
    The walk starts from the  Rivington Hall Barn car park at the southern end of the lower reservoir
  • Duxbury Woods - Enjoy a walk along the River Yarrow and through Duxbury Woods on this easy route in Chorley
  • Cuerden Valley Park - This lovely short ride or walk takes you through the Cuerden Valley Country Park in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire.
  • Abbey Village Reservoir - This walk visits the Abbey Village Reservoir near Abbey Village in Lancashire
  • Withnell Nature Reserve - This walk visits the Withnell Nature Reserve in Brinscall, Lancashire.

Pubs/Cafes

After your walk you could head to the Euxton Mills pub for some refreshment. They serve good pub food and also have a garden area and a car park. You can find them on the Wigan Road at postcode PR7 6JD for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The river and woodland trails make for a fine dog walk. The Euxton Mills mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Photos

Millennium Green, Euxton - geograph.org.uk - 4403580

Millennium Green, Euxton

Euxton Hall - geograph.org.uk - 1399049

Euxton Hall

House on the North bank of the River Yarrow - geograph.org.uk - 4306419

House on the North bank of the River Yarrow

Old Bobbin Mill next to River Yarrow - geograph.org.uk - 1156621

Old Bobbin Mill next to River Yarrow

Weir near Pincock on the River Yarrow - geograph.org.uk - 1156604

Weir near Pincock on the River Yarrow

River Yarrow at Pincock - geograph.org.uk - 4259360

River Yarrow at Pincock

Pincock Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4259308

The Grade II listed Pincock Bridge

Euxton Mills - geograph.org.uk - 4259304

Euxton Mills pub

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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