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Sunnyhurst Wood – Earnsdale Reservoir loop from Darwen

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

Sunnyhurst Wood – Earnsdale Reservoir loop from Darwen

Moderate

4.6

(8)

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Sunnyhurst Wood – Earnsdale Reservoir loop from Darwen

01:34

19.5km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.18 km for 287 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

Sunnyhurst Wood

Highlight • Trail

Sunnyhurst Wood is popular with walkers and often linked with a hike up to Darwen Tower on Darwen Moor. Through the heart of this 85-acre (34 ha) wooded valley flows …

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3.75 km

Earnsdale Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Earnsdale reservoir (Dean) is situated in the shadow of Darwen Tower, close to Sunnyhurst wood, which is a beautiful 85-acre wooded valley and is a beautiful location for family walks …

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6.94 km

Darwen Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

awsome place to ride in any weather great views.

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8.89 km

Bridge Crossing the Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely bridge crossing between the two Roddlesworth Reservoir's. You're surrounded by gorgeous woodland and plenty of wildlife. Dog-walkers are welcome, as long as you keep the pups on a lead.

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9.32 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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9.95 km

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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10.5 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Lake

10.9 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

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16.8 km

The Sunnyhurst Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Sunnyhurst pub is often frequented by hikers who have tackled the nearby objective of Darwen Tower or been for an amble in the beautiful Sunnyhurst Woods. It's a classic …

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19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

6.46 km

3.14 km

1.89 km

796 m

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

5.18 km

3.58 km

3.10 km

981 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunnyhurst Wood – Earnsdale Reservoir loop from Darwen

Sunnyhurst Wood

Earnsdale Reservoir

Darwen Tower

Bridge Crossing the Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

The Sunnyhurst Pub

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