Pleasington - Witton Country Park - Billinge Hill - Hoghton Bottoms - River Darwen - Pleasington

GRADE: MODERATE

Distance: 12km

Max elevation: 245m

Total ascent: 265m

A stunning rural ramble exploring the suburban fringes of Blackburn and paying homage to the greatest fellwalker of all. Starting at Pleasington station, we climb up into the Yellow Hills before dropping down to the River Darwen at Hoghton Bottoms to admire the cascades then returning to the start point to catch an afternoon train back into town.

Please arrive at Pleasington station from 10:00 and the walk will start at 10:15. We expect to return to our starting point around 14:00.

This walk will be led by Mark Sutcliffe, Editorial Director, Salar Media

Don't forget, you will need to bring some water and an optional packed lunch for a halfway stop. Toilet stop less than an hour into the walk. More information will be sent out in the week before the walk.

Hope you can join us.

Current Covid-19 guidance

https://www.freshwalks.co.uk/blog/keep-on-walking/

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

An event pack will be sent out at least 72 hours before the walk. This should answer most things but feel free to email michael@freshwalks.co.uk with any questions you may have. If you've not received the pack by this time, check your email junk or spam and then contact us. Receiving this pack is essential as it includes important disclaimers and health and safety information.

What's the refund policy?

Please take a little look at our refund policy here:

https://www.freshwalks.co.uk/information

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you're fine as you are. We keep track of the attendees and check you off on arrival. However, if you have a confirmation email saved onto your phone, this may be useful on the rare occasion that there are any issues.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

If you can no longer make it, please be sure to contact us with at least 24 hours notice. We try to be as accommodating as possible and understand that work commitments may pop up. Therefore, if you do need to transfer your ticket to a colleague, please contact us with their full details so we can organise the transfer in good time including the signing of the relevant legal disclaimers.