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Hurst Green and Three Rivers (near Clitheroe)

Sunday 26 September 2010

Start Time:

10:00 AM

Description:

A delightful walk round Middle-Earth, as rumour has it that Tolkien drew great inspiration from this particularly beautiful area of the Ribble Valley for his creation of The Shire. The walk will start in the village of Hurst Green, otherwise known as Hobbiton, and then follow the rivers Ribble, Calder and Hodder, taking in woodlands, a fine viewpoint of well known Stonyhurst College and a secret dell.

Start Point:

Hurst Green village hall, parking is also available at Hurst Green village hall or on roadside adjacent to the hall (there are public toilets in the centre of Hurst Green). Grid reference SD684382

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Level:

Moderate

Distance:

9 miles

Leader:

Doerthe

Phone:

07763 302422 (texts only please)

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