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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

02:12

19.0km

450m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.37 km

Great Hill Summit Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the West Pennine Moors, so plenty bog around, well pathed from white coppice and over spitlers edge. One of my favorite local hills. Views over to Darwen Tower …

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9.78 km

Cartridge Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views especially on a clear day/night

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11.4 km

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, Darwen Tower (often referred to as Jubilee Tower) stands proud at 85 feet (26 m) in height on top of Darwen …

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13.3 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 …

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15.7 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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16.3 km

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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16.9 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Part of the chain of reservoirs that follow the old course of the River Roddlesworth and next connected to Upper and Lower Roddlesworth.
It was built in 1850s

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17.2 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.05 km

1.61 km

1.00 km

983 m

880 m

242 m

127 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

4.19 km

3.85 km

3.40 km

2.73 km

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

12°C

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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Withnell

Great Hill Summit Shelter

Cartridge Hill Summit

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)

Earnsdale Reservoir

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Rake Brook Reservoir

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

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