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Blackburn with Darwen

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

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

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

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

01:47

6.09km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

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After 2.74 km for 103 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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 …

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2

1.13 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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3

1.47 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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4

2.71 km

The Royal Arms, Ryal Fold

Highlight • Restaurant

Fab country pub with outdoor seating for the summer and a wood fire place in winter. I have not tried the food there but the real ale was excellent.

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5

2.79 km

Darwen Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

awsome place to ride in any weather great views.

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6

2.89 km

Roddlesworth Wood

Highlight • Lake

Nice woodland stroll looping around the resevoirs!

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7

4.96 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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8

4.97 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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B

6.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

987 m

940 m

846 m

826 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.85 km

1.05 km

510 m

442 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 12 October

16°C

9°C

88 %

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Comments

June 8, 2025,From Royal Arms to Sunnyhurst Wood

Really good walk. With most of the time off the lead. Rain didn't dampen our spirits and would say moderate fitness required.

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