Walk around Leyland
This Lancashire based town has some fine local parks and country trails to explore.
This circular walk from the town visits Worden Park to the south of the town. The walk starts in the town centre in the Towngate area. From here it is a short stroll south to the entrance of Worden Park. The 150 acre park has well laid out footpaths taking you to woodland, formal gardens,a conservatory and a maze.
After exploring the park you could visit the South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre located near the start of the walk. Here you can find out all about the history of the area including the famous Leyland Motors which was based in the town. The company manufactured lorries, buses and trolleybuses during the 20th century.
Postcode
PR25 3FJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsLeyland Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Leyland
- Worden Park - This super country park in Leyland is perfect for a peaceful afternoon stroll
- Astley Park - This pretty park in Chorley has walking paths and a cycle track to enjoy
- Cuerden Valley Park - This lovely short ride or walk takes you through the Cuerden Valley Country Park in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire.
- Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Enjoy waterside cycling and walking along Britain's longest single canal
- Yarrow Valley Country Park - Enjoy a long, waterside walk along the River Yarrow in this splendid 700 acre country park in Chorley, Lancashire
- Chorley Canal Walk - Enjoy a waterside walk from Chorley to Adlington along a pleasant section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
- Anglezarke Reservoir - This circular cycle and walk loop takes you around the pretty Anglezarke Reservoir near Chorley
- Healey Nab - Enjoy woodland, rolling hills, moorland, ponds and streams in this elevated area of countryside above Chorley
- Rivington Country Park - This lovely country park is on the edge of the West Penine Moors and makes for a fine afternoon's cycling with its reservoirs, woods and splendid scenery
- Rivington Pike - This popular walk climbs to the Rivington Pike viewpoint in the lovely Rivington Country Park, near Bolton.
- Rivington Reservoir - Enjoy a stroll along the Rivington Reservoirs on this waterside walk in Rivington Country Park, near Bolton.
The walk starts from the Rivington Hall Barn car park at the southern end of the lower reservoir - Duxbury Woods - Enjoy a walk along the River Yarrow and through Duxbury Woods on this easy route in Chorley
- Chorley Canal Walk - Enjoy a waterside walk from Chorley to Adlington along a pleasant section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
- Chorley - This circular walk explores the countryside, canals and parks surrounding the Lancashire town of Chorley
- Brockholes Nature Reserve - This lovely nature reserve near Preston has lots of nice footpaths to follow around a series of lakes
- Preston Guild Wheel - This circular cycling and walking route takes you on a tour of the parks, rivers, docklands and countryside around Preston in Lancashire
- Preston Canal Walk - This walk takes you along the Lancaster Canal from Preston city centre to Haslam Park.
The begins at the start of the canal at Maudlands in Preston, just to the north west of the city centre and train station - Preston - The Lancashire city of Preston is in a great location for walkers
- Mere Sands Wood - Follow the footpaths around this delightful nature reserve on this circular walk in Rufford, Lancashire
- Brinscall - This pretty village is located near Chorley in the county of Lancashire
Pubs/Cafes
The Stag Inn is a good choice for some post walk refreshment. It is located in the Old Town in front of the iconic Leyland Cross and behind the 1000-year-old Parish Church. They serve good quality food which you can enjoy in the garden area if the weather is good. You can find them on Worden Lane with postcode PR25 3EL for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
Worden park is a fine place for a dog walk and The Stag mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The lovely Cuerden Valley Park is only a couple of miles north east of the town. There's miles of fine walking and cycling trails and an excellent visitor centre here. You can also visit the village of Whittle Le Woods at the southern end of the park.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Lancashire Walks page.
Photos
Cross and Drinking Fountain, Towngate, Leyland
Leyland War Memorial
Leyland Motors Sculpture. Lifesize bronze sculpture of a foundry worker with the Leyland Motors Motif. Located close to Morrison's Store which is built on the previous Leyland Motors site.
Leyland Cross, Leyland, Lancashire. The "Cross", as it is simply known throughout Leyland, is believed to be medieval in date. It stands in what was once the centre of old Leyland. The drinking fountain replaces an old well which still exists below the surface. The old buildings and street behind have been demolished and a car park [for a well-known supermarket] now sadly dominate the area.
South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre. The diverse collection includes medieval artifacts and archaeological discoveries, along with a social history archive and collections from industries such as cotton manufacture, rubber industry and Leyland Motors. You can find the centre on Church Road at postcode PR25 3FJ.
Leyland Motors Clock. The Clock is now situated in the middle of the roundabout in Leyland
Railway Worden Park. The miniature railway winds through woodland next to the car park in the centre of the park. The station, which can be seen in the rear of the photo, is the home of the Leyland Model Society and, on many weekends when they run their trains, rides are available to the public. This summer [2006] the track is being extended greatly and will eventually run through large areas of the park.
Path through Worden Park