Forms part of Pennine Bridleway National Trail
OSM map layer · LineString
53.71, -2.20 · rel 241091
53.71, -2.20 · rel 241091
Mary Towneley Loop
39,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Lancashire · 53.71°N ·
2.20°W
39,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
1× monument
Rushy Hill
summit ·
182 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Brown Wardle Hill
summit ·
412 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hail Storm Hill
summit ·
350 m off route
39,2 km
100%
Compton's Cross
monument ·
375 m off route
39,2 km
100%
Cowpe Lowe
summit ·
469 m off route
39,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mary Towneley Loop is 39.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mary Towneley Loop takes approximately 9h 45min to complete.
No, Mary Towneley Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mary Towneley Loop starts near coordinates 53.6417, -2.1727.
Mary Towneley Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.