A pleasant walk through farmland and around Stocks Reservoir.
Distance: 11 miles (17.7 km)
Ascent: 334 metres
Route grade: 48 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 4h 30m to 7h 45m
Starting point: YHA Slaidburn
Grid reference: SD 711 523
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End point: Circular, to YHA Slaidburn
Region: North West of England
Type of walk: Lakeside, Woodland
National Parks & National Landscapes: Forest of Bowland National Landscape
Trails and Ways: The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: Nearby
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL41) Forest of Bowland and Ribblesdale