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Yarrow Valley Country Park

Yarrow Valley Country Park

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Yarrow Valley Country Park

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Location: Coppull, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

August 14, 2024

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This park has so much to offer beautiful lakes waterfalls many different routes which is great for the kids and dog walkers

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January 17, 2023

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The land here that now forms Yarrow Valley Country Park was acquired by Chorley Council in the early 1980's. It's the site of the former cloth mills, then dyeing works and more recently a small colliery. None of the industry remains but there are interesting traces left including some of the foundation stones of the coal mines, the mill ponds and some machinery.
There is a cafe and information centre on site.

Jena Monks

February 2, 2025

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Green route, make sure follow the map as we didn’t and got lost

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Yarrow Valley Park loop from Birkacre

6.37km

01:41

60m

The Yarrow Valley Park loop from Birkacre offers an easy hike through diverse scenery, perfect for a relaxed outing. You'll explore extensive woodlands, serene lakes like Big Lodge, and the picturesque River Yarrow, with the historic Birkacre Weir as a notable landmark. This accessible route covers 4.0 miles (6.4 km) with a gentle elevation gain of 200 feet (61 metres), making it suitable for various fitness levels. Expect to complete this loop in about 1 hour and 41 minutes, enjoying well-maintained paths that include gravel, unpaved sections, and some asphalt.

Planning your visit is straightforward, as the trail features easily accessible and well-maintained paths, particularly around Big Lodge and leading to Birkacre Weir. The park offers a visitor center and a cafe, providing convenient amenities for your trip. This loop is an excellent starting point for families, dog walkers, and anyone seeking a gentle stroll in a scenic environment. The park is managed by Chorley Council and has held Green Flag status since 2004.

What makes this trail particularly special is its blend of natural beauty and rich industrial heritage. The Yarrow Valley Country Park, once a derelict industrial site, has been transformed into a cherished recreational area. Along your hike, you can observe traces of former cloth mills, dyeing works, and collieries, including foundation stones and remnants of machinery. Birkacre Weir, originally built around 1800 to power downstream mills, now features a fish ladder allowing salmon upstream, highlighting efforts to preserve both history and nature.

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Birkacre Weir – Yarrow Valley Country Park loop from Coppull

5.40km

01:26

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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