Darwen tower

A medium‑difficulty loop of about 3.5 miles, this route starts and ends at the Sunnyhurst pub. The walk drops through the wood first then climbs very steadily for around 700 feet of combined elevation change. Expect steady ups and downs rather than steep climbs. The path offers a good workout in under 2 hours, with changing views of the surrounding Lancashire countryside and a satisfying sense of progression as you return close to your starting point.