Best walk from Darwen
MapJump on a train, get off at Darwen Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Blackburn Station to Darwen Station
A largely pavement walk (around 80%) between two urban centres and passing through industrial areas and some neglected neighbourhoods with little greenery. Near the River Darwen the path can become impassable with dense scrub.
Tough: steep ascents. 7km.
Close to the River Darwen the route can be impassable with impenetrable scrub across the path, requiring a detour to rejoin further on.