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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

Moderate

4.9

(48)

148

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

03:48

13.4km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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941 m

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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2.80 km

River Roddlesworth Footpath on the Witton Weavers Way

Highlight • Trail

The River Roddlesworth Footpath is a beautiful riverside footpath that forms part of the Witton Weavers Way, which is a 32 mile (51 kilometre) circular loop set up to explore Lancashire’s history. The route goes through Roddlesworth Wood here, and not too far away are scenic Mill Lane and Roddlesworth Waterfalls.

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2.87 km

Roddlesworth Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Great little walk around the reservoirs

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3.15 km

Roddlesworth Woods

Highlight • River

Roddlesworth is a beautiful woodland that truly comes to life in spring and summer. Wild flowers here include lesser celandine, golden saxifrage and red campion, while bluebells also flourish. Chaffinches and grey wagtails are among the birdlife that can be spotted among the trees.

It's a glorious place to seek out for a peaceful ramble. There are myriad trails that explore the woodland and the reservoirs to the north. If you fancy something more strenuous, you can link the woods with a hike up to Darwen Tower on the high moors.

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4.98 km

View of Darwen Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a brilliant viewpoint this is. There is a perfectly placed bench, to sit and take in the views. Worth the 10 min detour before you head onto the path to Darwen Tower.

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7.07 km

Darwen Hill

Peak

8.96 km

Earnsdale Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Earnsdale reservoir (Dean) is situated in the shadow of Darwen Tower, close to Sunnyhurst wood, which is a beautiful 85-acre wooded valley and is a beautiful location for family walks and picnics. The reservoir offers excellent bank fishing and is one where anglers and expect good sport using a variety of methods.

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9.31 km

View of Jubilee Tower (Darwen Tower)

Highlight • Monument

You have a nice view across Earnsdale Reservoir over towards the Jubilee Tower, or Darwen Tower, from here. The tower was built to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria way back in 1897. The tower stands tall on Darwen Hill against a backdrop of lush green and wooded countryside.

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11.6 km

Roddlesworth Woodland Stream on Witton Weavers Way

Highlight (Segment) • River

The River Roddlesworth Footpath that runs past Roddlesworth Reservoirs is a well-trodden scenic footpath that forms part of the Witton Weavers Way. This is a national long-distance footpath that has four separate footpaths, the Beamers, Reelers, Tacklers and Warpers trails, respectively 6, 8, 9, and 9 miles, that have been joined together to form a complete 32-mile (51 km) circular loop.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

1.58 km

1.41 km

707 m

443 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

4.35 km

1.64 km

801 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

18 %

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

River Roddlesworth Footpath on the Witton Weavers Way

Roddlesworth Waterfall

Roddlesworth Woods

View of Darwen Tower

Earnsdale Reservoir

View of Jubilee Tower (Darwen Tower)

Roddlesworth Woodland Stream on Witton Weavers Way

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