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Lumb Brook Valley – Dingle Woods loop from Appleton Thorn

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North West England

Lumb Brook Valley – Dingle Woods loop from Appleton Thorn

Moderate

4.9

(10)

22

hikers

Lumb Brook Valley – Dingle Woods loop from Appleton Thorn

02:28

9.49km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 4.99 km for 76 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

76 m

The Thorn Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Thorn Inn is a Greene King pub. Reasonable drinks and food served 1200 - 2100 every day. Lots of room indoors and outside. A good place to start a walk along the Lumb Valley.

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1.78 km

The Gorse

Forest

2.07 km

The Dungeon

Forest

4

6.32 km

Lumb Brook Millennium Green

Highlight • Natural

The Green has an orchard, including a number of apple trees. There is also a selection of picnic tables which were installed in 2015.

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5

7.06 km

Lumb Brook Valley

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful in all seasons. Small woodland which is separated by a road but linked by a bridge which you can walk under if you have your wellies. Fantastic off the …

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6

7.50 km

Forest Stream

Highlight • Forest

7

8.02 km

Dingle Woods

Highlight • Forest

Ancient semi natural woodland with a mix of conifers and mature beech trees.

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8

8.50 km

Wooden Gate in Lumb Brook Valley

Highlight • Structure

The Lumb Brook Valley is a beautiful forested area. It has a size of 8.88 ha (21.94 acres). Here you can find a lot of wildflowers, especially in spring. Beautiful, easy-to-walk paths lead through the forest area.
woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/lumb-brook-valley

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9.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

3.32 km

1.83 km

339 m

248 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

2.95 km

1.77 km

688 m

233 m

123 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

16°C

7°C

66 %

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