Saturday Morning Walk: Yarrow Valley and the River Chor
Overview
Join us for one of Anne's morning walks around the countryside to the north of Manchester
Following the wide Yarrow Valley along fields and meadows until we find the tiny River Chor. You might think that's where Chorley got it's name, but actually it is the other way round! Mostly good paths, some patches of muddy field and woodland tracks. Some ascents and descents but not steep, some steps, some stiles. Medium pace, slower uphill, back at the cars around 12.30pm.
The walk is 6 miles around 2 hours 15 minutes walking, with no lunch stop, just 2 or 3 quick drink stops along the way.
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are okay but must be on a lead in places and they are not allowed in Birkacre Garden Centre Car Park
Toilets: There are public toilets outside the Cafe at the start, which might not open til 10am, but we will wait for you as long as we know you are there.
Optional: lunch after in Birkacre Garden Centre Cafe, 4 minutes walk from the start (Yarrow Valley Car Park), they do lovely food - sandwich and a cuppa about £10. Please answer the booking question to let us know if you want to join us for this at the time of booking. Sorry, dogs not allowed. Best to change muddy boots and wet coats before going into the Garden Centre
Location & Itinerary
Grade 5: 6 miles, around 2 hours 15 minutes walking, no lunch stop, just 1 or 2 quick drink stops - please refer to the walk grading information within the website FAQs HERE which also gives you a list of recommended items to bring with you.
PR7 3QL postcode is all along Birkacre Road, so please follow these directions to get to the right car park.
From Chorley on Coppull Road B5251, turn left into Birkacre Road. Past Garden Centre Car Park on the right, go straight on until just before where the road bends right and uphill (Birkacre Brow) but instead you go straight on into the car park entrance.
The Car Park is free. Anne's car is a pale blue Fiesta reg starting PG21.
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Meet at 9.50am outside the Cafe, the walk starts at 10am
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