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Walk the Irwell Sculpture Trail from Bacup past sculptures., Lancashire

Walk the Irwell Sculpture Trail from Bacup past sculptures.

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This is a walk starting in Bacup that heads northeast of town, following parts of the Irwell Sculpture Trail and the Rossendale Way.

Along the way

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Irwell Sculpture TrailA sculpture trail whose sections the Bacup walk follows northeast of town.
2
Rossendale WayA long-distance route used on this walk from Bacup.

The route

Distance6.9 km
Walking≈ 1 h 45
Running≈ 48 min
Climb↑ 132 m
RouteCircular

A 6.9 km circular route from Bacup to walk, run or cycle, with 132 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 132 m in total

Before you go

StartBacup, Lancashire, OL13 9BLOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingLimited on street parking is available Greensnook Lane on the north side of the A681 east of the town centre.

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