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Parbold Hill Viewpoint – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

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Parbold Hill Viewpoint – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

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4.8

(18)

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Parbold Hill Viewpoint – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

01:55

6.94km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.42 km

Overgrown Path

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shorts not advisable on this stretch over sized neckals road through is pasable

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2.95 km

Parbold Hill Viewpoint

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Parbold Hill offers views for anyone walker who wants to just soak in the nice breeze at the summit. You can see places such as Ashurst Beacon (named after Sir …

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3.97 km

Fairy Glen

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Nice running trails through gorge with little stream.

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4.33 km

Fairy Glen Waterfalls

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Fairy Glen is a small area of recreation land that follows the Spodley Brook upstream through ancient broadleaf woodland. There are several waterfalls where the brook has cut into the …

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5.59 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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The Leeds & Liverpool canal runs for 127miles between the two cities. Originally built for transporting goods it's use declined after the railways and nowadays it's predominantly used for recreation. …

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6.57 km

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6.94 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

706 m

486 m

173 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.24 km

1.23 km

571 m

356 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Parbold Hill Viewpoint – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

Overgrown Path

Parbold Hill Viewpoint

Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen Waterfalls

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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