Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Woods loop from Withnell

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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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2022,Hiking path along the river – Darwen Tower Loop from Abbey Village

It's a good walk plenty of Woods and Moors, the tower is open and you can get right to the very top and the route I took, I reckon would be good all year round