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01Start
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OS Grid Ref: SD 52770 28427 SatNav: 53.75005580,-2.71770000
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Parking available by River Ribble along track to sports ground if
offical car park is closed.
Turn SE (left) along Leyland Road passing Penwortham Old Bridge onto Riverside Rd.
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02Riverside
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OS Grid Ref: SD 53208 28155 SatNav: 53.74765760,-2.71102670
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At end of Riverside continue on footpath beside River Ribble passing
under rail bridges as river bends NE.
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03Old Tram Rd
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OS Grid Ref: SD 54173 28571 SatNav: 53.75147680,-2.69645690
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Turn South (right) along historic Old Tram Rd
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04Factory Lane
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OS Grid Ref: SD 54116 27401 SatNav: 53.74095740,-2.69714360
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At junction of Old Tram Rd and disused rail track take the right most
path of pair which follows the ex rail track.
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05Wishingpool Lane
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OS Grid Ref: SD 54567 26781 SatNav: 53.73542380,-2.69021270
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Continue along path as it passes above Wishingpool Lane and crosses
Todd Lane North.
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06London Way
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55574 26124 SatNav: 53.72961020,-2.67484900
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Carefully head East crossing London Way dual carriageway using
official crossing point.
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07Brown Edge
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55612 26129 SatNav: 53.72965780,-2.67428040
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Pass through gate into Brown Edge Wood and turn North (left)
following footpath closest to woodlands west boundary onto hard surfaced path.
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08Dog Kennel Wood
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55480 26958 SatNav: 53.73709920,-2.67639400
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Leave substantial path turning East (right) along footpath intially
behind houses then heading NE.
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09Hennel Brook
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55492 27112 SatNav: 53.73848260,-2.67623310
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Take footbridge over Hennel Brook and turn North (left) following
path closest to brook.
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10Hennel Lane
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55392 27614 SatNav: 53.74298470,-2.67782630
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Turn East (right) along Hennel Lane passing shops offering
refreshment opportunities.
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11Chorley Rd
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55775 27733 SatNav: 53.74408560,-2.67204340
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On meeting Chorley Rd turn North (left) briefly along it.
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12Walton Green
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55695 27915 SatNav: 53.74571940,-2.67327730
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Turn West (left) along Walton Green.
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13River Darwen
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55336 27897 SatNav: 53.74552590,-2.67871140
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Continue NW on path as it follows River Darwen passing under London
Way.
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14Winnery Lane
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55006 28118 SatNav: 53.74748000,-2.68375400
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Turn East (right) along Winnery Lane towards retail park. Refreshments and
retail therapy available with minor detour.
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15Capitol Centre
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55076 28180 SatNav: 53.74804780,-2.68269720
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After crossing River Darwen turn North (left) taking path between
River Darwen and car park.
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16River Ribble
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OS Grid Ref: SD 54958 28302 SatNav: 53.74912950,-2.68450500
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Turn NE (right) following footpath along bank of River Ribble.
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17Victoria Rd
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55340 28610 SatNav: 53.75193360,-2.67875430
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Turn North (left) taking bridge over Rivver Ribble.
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18Ashworth Grove
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OS Grid Ref: SD 55250 28768 SatNav: 53.75334190,-2.68014910
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Turn SW (left) along Ashworth Grove and follow footpath along North
bank of River Ribble.
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19Frenchwood
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OS Grid Ref: SD 54584 28374 SatNav: 53.74974810,-2.69019660
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Continue beside the river as it passes Frenchwood Park and enters
Avenham Park.
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20Rail Viaduct
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OS Grid Ref: SD 53759 28602 SatNav: 53.75172100,-2.70273330
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Pass under rail viaduct to continue beside the river. Refreshment options
available before and after the bridges.
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21Riverside
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OS Grid Ref: SD 53278 28229 SatNav: 53.74833010,-2.70997520
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Continue West along Riversway to Penwortham Old Bridge, now a
pedestrian bridge.
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22Penwortham Old Bridge
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OS Grid Ref: SD 53035 28325 SatNav: 53.74916760,-2.71366600
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Turn South (left) over Penwortham Old Bridge.
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23Tinkerbells
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OS Grid Ref: SD 52976 28241 SatNav: 53.74840630,-2.71454570
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Turn NW (right) briefly along Leyland Rd back to start.
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24The End
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OS Grid Ref: SD 52804 28388 SatNav: 53.74971320,-2.71718500
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All Done
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