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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Blackburn with Darwen

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North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Blackburn with Darwen

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108

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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Blackburn with Darwen

02:50

9.67km

260m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16 m

The Sunnyhurst Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Sunnyhurst pub is often frequented by hikers who have tackled the nearby objective of Darwen Tower or been for an amble in the beautiful Sunnyhurst Woods. It's a classic Lancastrian country pub, serving real ales from the local Thwaites Brewery. It's a dog and family-friendly establishment, though note that food is served during the weekends only.

Tip by

1.11 km

Darwen Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Sadly the tower is covered with scaffolding due to renovation work as of 26/2/2022.

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1.12 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 Hill, which is already 1,220 feet (372 m) above sea level.

It is a popular objective for hikers, which is fitting because it was also built to celebrate a victory in the local people's fight to gain access to the moorland. There's an internal staircase that allows walkers to climb the tower.

From the very top, the views are unsurprisingly stupendous. On a clear day, the mountains of the Lake District can be seen, as well as Morecambe Bay, Blackpool Tower, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Of course, closer at hand stretch the wild moorlands of the West Pennines.

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3.14 km

Roddlesworth Wood

Highlight • Lake

Nice woodland stroll looping around the resevoirs!

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5.44 km

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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6.49 km

Bridge Crossing the Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely bridge crossing between the two Roddlesworth Reservoir's. You're surrounded by gorgeous woodland and plenty of wildlife. Dog-walkers are welcome, as long as you keep the pups on a lead.

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6.74 km

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Such a peaceful spot to stop off at. The children loved it.

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8.04 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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9.19 km

Sunnyhurst Wood

Forest

9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

2.51 km

884 m

264 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

2.62 km

1.02 km

518 m

448 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

13°C

13 %

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Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower) – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Blackburn with Darwen

The Sunnyhurst Pub

Darwen Moor Trig Point

Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)

Roddlesworth Wood

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Bridge Crossing the Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir

View of Jubilee Tower (Darwen Tower)

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