Big Burnley Walk Route – 2025

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Cultural and Heritage Trails

Lone person stood on hill, under singing ringing tree art installation.

Dog Friendly

Length: 13.3 miles

Time: 5.45 hours

This is challenging walk with both urban and rural elements, including some steep inclines. Reasonable navigation skills are needed. Footpaths may pass through fields with livestock. Dogs must be kept on a lead in those areas.

Public Toilets at Start/End Points

Paid Parking

There are five pay and display car parks at Towneley Park. Please click here to see a map showing the locations.

This route seamlessly weaves through the borough’s network of footpaths, combining the rural countryside, whilst being just a stone throw from urban life. Explore Burnley’s iconic trails and landmarks, including; sections of the Burnley Way, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the Singing Ringing Tree, Brun Valley Forest Park and Towneley Park.

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cartoon family going for a walk in Bunley

Big Burnley Walk Route – 2025

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