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)
1013-2146
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)
188-62573
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)
91-32442
Challenging long walk (13 miles) with stunning views!

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3 HOURS
The Tolkien Trail Fell Walk (9 Miles)
72-124662
Breathtaking views from the fells above Hurst Green

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1½ HOURS
The Tolkien Trail River Walk (5 Miles)
358-698
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)
27-31423
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)
14-33
A short walk (1.3 miles) suitable for families, pushchairs and wheelchairs.

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Feed Ducks (1 Mile) » 899
St Peter's Club & Bar » 169
Countryside Code » 143
Marles Wood (6 miles) » 1073
Millie's Cafe » 393
The Shire » 1194
Forest Walk (2 Miles) » 3788
Fell & River (13 Miles) » 2300
Fell Walk (9 Miles) » 1700
Tolkien Trail (7 miles) » 21257
River Walk (5 Miles) » 6842
Shireburn Arms » 611
MAPS » 5427
J R R Tolkien » 1259
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