Best walks from Hapton

Hapton Station to Burnley Central Station

the magnificent viaduct leading to the station. A route mainly along the canal towpath, which feels almost rural despite frequent encounters with the railway and M65, plus a short wooded section towards Burnley. The canal passes through a tunnel, negotiated via cycle-track underpasses and with one slip-road crossing. The route passes an aqueduct over the motorway and a magnificent viaduct near Burnley. Some facilities at Rose Grove near the middle. Hapton is a request stop.

6km.

Motorway noise is significant at times. At one point the cycle track crosses a motorway slip road, but it is immediately after a roundabout with good visibility.

Lunch: Some facilities not far off route at Rose Grove, near the middle.

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