Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in
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53.84, -2.46 · rel 19613903
53.84, -2.46 · rel 19613903
The Tolkien Trail
10,9 km from Hurst Green to Hurst Green .
Hurst Green
→
Hurst Green
linear
10,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
tumulus
ruins ·
143 m off route
10,9 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
The Tolkien Trail is 10.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Tolkien Trail takes approximately 2h 44min to complete.
No, The Tolkien Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hurst Green to Hurst Green. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Tolkien Trail starts at Hurst Green.
The Tolkien Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.