Best walks from Accrington

Church and Oswaldtwistle Station to Accrington Station

A short, direct and predominantly off-road walk along the Hyndburn Greenway, a tree-covered former railway track bed (part of National Cycle Route 6) following the train line. Even, good-condition surface with lighting; some noticeable gradients joining and leaving the old railway formation and but no restrictive barriers. A short graffitied underpass passes below the active railway.

2km.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Accrington Station to Hapton Station

Field and woodland paths with some good views either side of the A56 and plus a few muddy and potentially overgrown sections. Crosses the railway and motorway at the Hapton end. A short diversion to Huncoat from the roundabout near the middle gives access to a pub, a small supermarket and bus stops.

Tough: steep ascents. 6km.

There is a dodgy stile above the A56 where a leaning stone slab looks as if it could fall onto your foot. Take care at the level crossing near Hapton. Can be muddy.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route