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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

Easy

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

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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2.95 km

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 William Ashurst who built the beacon on top of the hill back in 1798 as a watch tower), Winter Hill, Wigan and even a bit of North Wales over yonder. It is one of my recommended viewpoints to visit in Lancashire.

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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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 bedrock over time.
It's a popular family and dog walking area which becomes busy at weekends in good weather.

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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. The canal path is always a nice place to walk with an easy trail underfoot and plenty of interest along the way.

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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)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Parbold Hill Viewpoint – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

Overgrown Path