Tolkien Trail Walks

Tolkien was renowned for his love of nature and it is thought that it was this particular area of the Lancashire countryside that inspired his writing.

Tolkien Trail Walks


Scroll down this page: There are many interesting walks to enjoy for friends, families and children. Bring the correct footwear ... there's road, rocks, soil, steps and streams ... and rain sometimes!

PLEASE DO...

  • Close farm gates
  • Keep dogs on a lead
  • Don't drop litter
  • Stay on paths
  • Take care on roads
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2½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Tolkien Trail (7 miles)
965-2050
One of Lancashire's most popular trails: 2½ hour walk (6.5 miles).

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1 HOUR
The Tolkien Trail Forest Walk (2 Miles)
183-62220
A short walk (1.8 miles) along woodland paths children will enjoy

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4 HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Fell & River (13 Miles)
86-32428
Challenging long walk (13 miles) with stunning views!

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3 HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Fell Walk (9 Miles)
68-124604
Breathtaking views from the fells above Hurst Green

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1½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail River Walk (5 Miles)
339-659
River walk (5.3 miles) where all 3 rivers meet ... Calder, Hodder and Ribble

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2½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Marles Wood (6 miles)
26-31032
River walk (5.8 miles) past Marles Wood and back to Hurst Green

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50 MINS
The Tolkien Trail Feed Ducks (1 Mile)
14-29
A short walk (1.3 miles) suitable for families, pushchairs and wheelchairs.

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Feed Ducks (1 Mile) » 847
St Peter's Club & Bar » 155
Countryside Code » 138
Marles Wood (6 miles) » 990
Millie's Cafe » 376
The Shire » 1135
Forest Walk (2 Miles) » 3582
Fell & River (13 Miles) » 2152
Fell Walk (9 Miles) » 1638
Tolkien Trail (7 miles) » 20251
River Walk (5 Miles) » 6460
Shireburn Arms » 575
MAPS » 5146
J R R Tolkien » 1210
Eat - Drink - Be Merry » 995
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