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Tarleton Lock – River Douglas Footpath loop from The Dolphin Inn

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Tarleton Lock – River Douglas Footpath loop from The Dolphin Inn

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Tarleton Lock – River Douglas Footpath loop from The Dolphin Inn

03:02

12.0km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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The Dolphin Inn (Start of the Ribble Way)

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The Dolphin Inn is the official start point of the Ribble Way, a 72-miles (116 km) long-distance hike that follows the river to its source near Ribblehead. It is a …

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3.12 km

The Grassy Banks of the River Douglas

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5.41 km

Tarleton Lock

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What I really like about Tarleton Lock is that it provides a good boating exploration for canal users. Even though the Rufford branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal connects …

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5.61 km

River Douglas Footpath

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One of the main highlights on my walk has to be the footpath by the River Douglas opposite Tarleton. It is more like a curved pathway where you can access …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.19 km

2.17 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

2.17 km

1.20 km

348 m

217 m

159 m

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Tarleton Lock – River Douglas Footpath loop from The Dolphin Inn

The Dolphin Inn (Start of the Ribble Way)

The Grassy Banks of the River Douglas

Tarleton Lock

River Douglas Footpath

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