St John's Church, Hurst Green

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Route A: 2 miles / 3.2 km - 1hour

Route B: 3.6 miles / 5.8 km - 1.5 hours

Route C: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km - 45 mins

Lanes, tracks, fields (can get muddy in parts), includes a number of stiles. The routes pass through farmland so be aware of livestock and keep dogs on a lead. Note: Route A is stile free.

Hurst Green Pubs, Cafe, Car Parks, Toilets

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Lay-by opposite the church or the old school playground up the lane by the church (apart from Sunday mornings)

Parking Key to Facilities

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GPS Waypoints (OS grid refs) Route B

GPS Waypoints (OS grid refs) Route C

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GPS: SD 6938 3799Go straight through the farmyard and straight ahead following the finger post and down a track which bends right at the bottom. Continue until you reach the river.

GPS: SD 6978 3769Here you join the Ribble Way – turn right to follow the river bank. Over a stile and continue ahead and then over a further stile next to an aqueduct.

GPS: SD 6900 3736Over a stile and wooden bridge into Raid Deep Wood and up some wooden steps. Heading right at the top and then over a stile into a field.

GPS: SD 6891 3739 Continue across the field and then down wooden steps and over a wooden footbridge and a stile.

GPS: SD 6869 3766 Continue straight up the field with the ditch to your right, and then half way up follow the way marker to cross the ditch, then continue straight ahead. Go through a wooden gate and emerge next to the Shireburn Arms.

GPS: SD 6845 3811 Cross the road and continue ahead, turning left down the road before the Bayley Arms, retracing your steps back to the start.

GPS: SD 6813 3782 Go up the lane next to the church. At the T-junction, turn left onto the road. Follow this for about ½ mile until you reach the main road.

GPS: SD 6746 3787Turn right along the pavement passing the Punch Bowl pub. Cross the road after the pub and take the footpath down a lane signed to Bailey Hall Farm.

GPS: SD 6740 3769Continue over a cattle grid, along a track to a further cattle grid. Continue then bear left along the track to the farm.

GPS: SD 6781 3732Go left through the farm yard and right through a metal gate passing to the left of the farm and to the right of a telegraph pole.

GPS: SD 6787 3735Over a stile and into Bailey Hall Wood and up the steep wooden steps on the other side and through a metal gate.

GPS: SD 6799 3748Continue straight ahead towards a white topped post in the middle of the field. Head towards the left of Merrick's Hall and through a metal gate.

GPS: SD 6812 3772 Go up the track back to the road and St John's Church.

St John's Church, Hurst Green Circular Routes

GPS: SD 6813 3782Go up the lane next to the church. At the T-junction turn right onto the road, continue along The Dene for a short distance.

GPS: SD 6838 3798Take a left off the road next to a footpath sign, where it says 'private road'.

GPS: SD 6837 3809Continue along a track and then go right just before a row of old mill houses. Continue along a path until you reach a drive where you turn left.

GPS: SD 6835 3820Keep to the right of the stone garages, and continue a short way along a track.

GPS: SD 6834 3827Turn left and follow the path next to the river. When you join another track, turn left. Notice the old sandstone quarries as you continue along the path.

GPS: SD 6808 3866Go left over a bridge and continue along the path that rises ahead.

GPS: SD 6756 3888Reach a well-made track and turn left and follow this for about ½ mile until you reach the road.

GPS: SD 6795 3799Turn left and then next right, back along the track just before the old school.

GPS: SD 6813 3782 Go up the lane next to the church. At the T-junction, turn right onto the road, along The Dene. Continue to join the road in the middle of Hurst Green.

GPS: SD 6845 3811 Turn left, cross the road and pass the Bayley Arms. Turn right after the Bayley Arms along Smithy Row.

GPS: SD 6857 3829Go through a kissing gate and continue straight ahead keeping to the left field edge. And then through two further kissing gates.

GPS: SD 6890 3841 Head left downhill crossing a stream and then gently uphill following the path ahead. Go through a wooden gate. Notice Stonyhurst College and the church of St Peter to your left, worth a detour for a look around!

GPS: SD 6908 3881Turn right and continue long a track for a short way and then right past a white barrier and along a track. Keep left half way along the track, then through a kissing gate, continuing to a cattle grid and emerging onto the road.

GPS: SD 6928 3815Cross the road and go down the track, over a stile and continue ahead.

Walk Description - Route A Walk Description – Route B Walk Description – Route C

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St John's Church, Hurst Green Circular Routes

St John's Church – Built in 1835 on the edge of the village, the church plays an important role in the life of the local and surrounding community. The church is an active supporter of a wide range of life changing initiatives, helping both local and far afield causes. Activities include supporting the International Charity WaterAid – a charity aiming to secure clean water for everyone regardless of location or status and Fairtrade – St. John’s Hurst Green is a Fairtrade Church and an active participant within the village of Hurst Green, partnering with St. Joseph’s School and Stonyhurst College to secure Fairtrade status for the village.

The church has, for several years, secured recognition and awards for its work and activities concerned with environmental issues. The church holds a range of events throughout the year to raise awareness and introduce others to the importance and benefits of good environmental management and care. The church has been awarded the title Eco Congregation three times (it is awarded every 3 years) for its support of environmental affairs.

Hurst Green is a small village but boasts three pubs, the Bayley Arms, Eagle & Child and The Shireburn Arms. The 18th century Hurst Green economy was helped by four bobbin mills, all powered by the rapid waters of Dean Brook, which Route A follows. Look out for evidence today with remains of the mill race and sluice!

Stonyhurst College in Hurst Green is also worth a visit - a world famous Roman Catholic boys boarding college and splendid St Peter's Church. The magnificent buildings are set in extensive parkland with two huge ponds that were excavated in 1696. Route B skirts the edge of Stonyhurst and also takes in part of the Tolkien Trail – a 5.5 mile circular starting from Hurst Green. This walk explores the richly beautiful surrounding that inspired him.

The college houses a wonderful museum collection including a 7th century Gospel of St. John. Cromwell stayed here in 1648. In 1811 the building became the first public building to be lit by gas. Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes is among many famous ex scholars of the college. The college was the setting for the novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles".

About these routes

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1. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs

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