Adlington Circular Walk
This circular walk explores the countryside surrounding the Lancashire town of Adlington. The route runs for just under 6 miles and includes a nice waterside stretch along the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. You can start from anywhere on the route but the car park near the canal at Jubilee Fields is a good place. Adlington train station is also a short stroll from the canal so this is a good option if you are coming by public transport.
Starting on the canal just west of the train station head north to Rigshaw Bridge and Allanson Hall. You continue to Idle Bridge in Heath Charnock, crossing the canal and the A673.
You then head east through the countryside to Slack's Farm before crossing the motorway. You then follow New Road south before turning west toward Anderton. The final section takes you south west past Huyton House before rejoining the canal for a final waterside stretch. You'll pass the Aqueduct carrying the Leeeds-Liverpool canal over the River Douglas around here.
Adlington Circular Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Adlington Circular Walk Open Street Map 
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Adlington Circular Walk OS Map 
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Adlington Circular Walk Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your walking in the area head east to the popular Rivington Country Park. Here you can enjoy more waterside walking along Rivington Reservoir and climb to Rivington Pike for great views over the area.
You could also continue north along the towpath on the Chorley Canal Walk.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
White Bear Marina, on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire. 3 swans sail serenely past moored boats at White Bear Marina in Adlington.
Allanson Hall, Adlington. A Grade II listed building now converted to three dwellings.
Idle Bridge, Heath Charnock
Red House Bridge, Adlington. Bridge No 68 on Leeds-Liverpool canal. A grade II listed building.
Hall o' th' Hill. Former country house, now a golf clubhouse. Heath Charnock
Rigstone Bridge, Adlington. Bridge No 70 over the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. A Grade II listed building.
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Aqueduct at Adlington carrying the Leeeds-Liverpool canal over the River Douglas