Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in this wonderful part of the countryside. Enjoyed by families, walking groups and runners.

Sat Nav: BB7 9QP (Hurst Green, Lancashire)
↓  Different Walks  ↓

2½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Tolkien Trail (7 miles)
464-995
One of Lancashire's most popular trails: 2½ hour walk (6.5 miles).

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1½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail River Walk (5 Miles)
156-334
River walk (5.3 miles) where all 3 rivers meet ... Calder, Hodder and Ribble

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3 HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Fell Walk (9 Miles)
44-123861
Breathtaking views from the fells above Hurst Green

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4 HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Fell & River (13 Miles)
35-8865
Challenging long walk (13 miles) with stunning views!

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1 HOUR
The Tolkien Trail Forest Walk (2 Miles)
86-38628
A short walk (1.8 miles) along woodland paths children will enjoy

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2½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Marles Wood (6 miles)
15-30987
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)
7-14
A short walk (1.3 miles) suitable for families, pushchairs and wheelchairs.

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The Tolkien Trail Eat - Drink - Be Merry
0-0
Refreshments and food in Hurst Green.

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The Tolkien Trail J R R Tolkien
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Who was J.R.R.Tolkien?

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Quick Links (1 - 16)
Feed Ducks (1 Mile) » 410
St Peter's Club & Bar » 75
Countryside Code » 68
Marles Wood (6 miles) » 431
Millie's Cafe » 153
The Shire » 549
Forest Walk (2 Miles) » 1595
Fell & River (13 Miles) » 1074
Fell Walk (9 Miles) » 858
Tolkien Trail (7 miles) » 9534
River Walk (5 Miles) » 2905
Shireburn Arms » 276
MAPS » 2424
J R R Tolkien » 552
Eat - Drink - Be Merry » 480
Tolkien Trail Walks » 857

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