Bold Venture Park Darwen
This large park in Darwen is great for an easy afternoon stroll. The pretty Bold Venture brook runs through the centre of the park so you can enjoy a nice waterside walk through the surrounding woodland valley. Along the way there are a number of wooden sculptures of animals and a series of waterfalls to look out for.
At the western end of the park you emerge from the woodland. Here you can enjoy nice views across the surrounding moorland towards Darwen Tower. At the end near the town the park has a large lake, a war memorial and attractive formal gardens. The footpaths throughout the park are generally good paved trails.
If you would like to extend your walk then you could visit Sunnyhurst Woods or continue along the Witton Weavers Way.
Postcode
BB3 2SD - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsBold Venture Park Darwen Ordnance Survey Map 
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Photos
The war memorial and lake in Bold Venture Park, looking towards the moors beyond. Darwen Tower is just out of the picture to the right.
Hindle Pergola. In 1901 an aviary was established here. On 2/4/2005 the Pergola was opened and features a mozaic of the birds which originally appeared in the aviary.
The Pool near Manor Road
Tree Sculpture - Squirrel. Just inside the park, near the eastern gate to Darwen Tower, sits this tree sculpture of a squirrel. This is one of several tree sculptures in the park.