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Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

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Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

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Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

01:53

16.5km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

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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7.98 km

Hunters Hill Quarry

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Lovely trails around Hunters Hill quarry. Can be linked into other great trails in the area. Some picnic benches if you wanted to enjoy a picnic!

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9.87 km

Harrock Old Windmill

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Harrock hill windmill lies in a small woodland just off the path. Harrock Old Windmill is shown on the maps surveyed around 1830. The windmill could date back to 1660.

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10.2 km

Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins

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An other piece of history slowly been reclaimed by the surrounding woods and undergrowth.
It’s worth the effort to visit it.

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14.5 km

Fairy Glen

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Nice running trails through gorge with little stream.

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14.9 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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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.77 km

1.15 km

557 m

323 m

309 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

3.67 km

2.47 km

1.40 km

1.24 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfalls loop from Appley Bridge

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

Hunters Hill Quarry

Harrock Old Windmill

Harrock Hill Windmill Ruins

Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen Waterfalls

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