Woodland Path – Roche Abbey Ruins loop from Firbeck

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Woodland Path – Roche Abbey Ruins loop from Firbeck

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Woodland Path – Roche Abbey Ruins loop from Firbeck

04:57

18.5km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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504 m

St Martin's Church and RAF Freckleton Memorial

Highlight • Religious Site

The place name Firbeck is thought to derive from a wood streamlet, or beck of the Frith.

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2.18 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

lovely walk . also good mtb single track

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12.3 km

Wood Lee Common SSSI

Nature Reserve

14.6 km

Grange Wood

Forest

14.8 km

Roche Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Hiking Path goes around the grounds and into the fields. Small car park is available but can get boggy in adverse weather.

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15.1 km

Abbey Stepping Stones Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Man made water fall near roche abbey, not the prettiest but if your near by worth a look.
there are stepping stones to get to it.

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15.3 km

Stone Bridge and Ruins at Maltby Dike

Highlight • Historical Site

16.1 km

Firbeck Dike

Highlight • Other

18.1 km

RAF Firbeck Memorial

Highlight • Other

The airfield was opened in September 1940 and was closed in 1948, during this time it was mainly used as a relief landing ground (RLG) and small planes such as …

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18.2 km

Firbeck Village

Highlight • Settlement

Firbeck has a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book in 1086 (as Friebech). The village is known for its connection to Anthony St Leger, who originated the St Leger Stakes horse race.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.21 km

4.68 km

3.74 km

872 m

Surfaces

6.16 km