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)
909-1930
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)
322-608
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)
66-124320
Breathtaking views from the fells above Hurst Green

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4 HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Fell & River (13 Miles)
77-32212
Challenging long walk (13 miles) with stunning views!

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1 HOUR
The Tolkien Trail Forest Walk (2 Miles)
173-61689
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)
22-31021
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)
13-27
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) » 767
St Peter's Club & Bar » 154
Countryside Code » 131
Marles Wood (6 miles) » 905
Millie's Cafe » 367
The Shire » 1085
Forest Walk (2 Miles) » 3341
Fell & River (13 Miles) » 2020
Fell Walk (9 Miles) » 1552
Tolkien Trail (7 miles) » 19003
River Walk (5 Miles) » 5993
Shireburn Arms » 550
MAPS » 4812
J R R Tolkien » 1132
Eat - Drink - Be Merry » 969
Tolkien Trail Walks » 1617

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