Local Walks
Witton County Park
Fishmoor Reservoir
Fishmoor Reservoir is a small freshwater lake in Blackburn Lancashire, 4 mile walk round. Nice in summer very muddy in winter
Sunnyhurst woods
Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen covers seven miles of footpaths that meander through beautiful natural woodland setting. The Old Keepers Cottage now serves as a visitor centre and art gallery for local artists where visitors can enjoy refreshments. A local landmark, Darwen Tower, is in the midst of the West Pennine Moors by Sunnyhurst woods. At the top of the tower you can experience the super views of the moors and beyond, spanning the English coast to the crags and mountains of Wales and the Lake District on a clear day.
Forest of Bowland
The Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells, is an area of gritstone fells, deep valleys and peat moorland, mostly in north-east Lancashire, England with a small part in North Yorkshire. It is a western outlier of the Pennines.
Roddlesworth Reservoir
The reservoirs are situated a few miles south of Blackburn and west of Darwen. A great place to park for the walk is at the Roddlesworth Information Centre car park, which you will find if heading down from Blackburn, down Tockholes Road and through Tockholes itself. There you will find a car park and a pub The Royal (Dog friendly). Great for refreshment afterwards. Beautiful walk, but wrap up warm in winter
Please keep safe round water
Dogs are nothing if not enthusiastic. While dogs’ energy and enthusiasm are some of the best things about them, these traits can led them into trouble. With so much fun to be had in the water, dogs may not realize how cold they are until they are already at risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Take care round water especially in Winter.
Entwistle Reservoir
Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs is a 4.4 mile loop trail located near Darwen, Lancashire, England that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and bird watching. Length 4.4 mi Elevation gain 567 ft Route type Loop