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)
973-2061
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)
343-661
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)
69-124604
Breathtaking views from the fells above Hurst Green

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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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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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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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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) » 854
St Peter's Club & Bar » 157
Countryside Code » 139
Marles Wood (6 miles) » 996
Millie's Cafe » 380
The Shire » 1142
Forest Walk (2 Miles) » 3607
Fell & River (13 Miles) » 2169
Fell Walk (9 Miles) » 1658
Tolkien Trail (7 miles) » 20404
River Walk (5 Miles) » 6510
Shireburn Arms » 583
MAPS » 5200
J R R Tolkien » 1214
Eat - Drink - Be Merry » 1006
Tolkien Trail Walks » 1765

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