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Trail running routes in Ribble Valley

The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green: 14km of riverside and field paths through the countryside Tolkien walked while writing The Lord of the Rings.

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14.4km
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274m
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The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green
14.4km · 274m climb · Loop
You run the countryside J.R.R. Tolkien knew when he stayed at Stonyhurst, along the Ribble and Hodder that many believe fed the rivers of Middle-earth, past the great college itself.
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About running in Ribble Valley

The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green: 14km of riverside and field paths through the countryside Tolkien walked while writing The Lord of the Rings.

One route so far. The Tolkien Trail is a 14.4km loop from Hurst Green along the Ribble and the Hodder, past Stonyhurst College, on good paths with 274m of gentle climbing. It runs well in any dry spell and is a straightforward navigate. Buses link Hurst Green with Clitheroe, the nearest railway station. Every route has a free GPX download and an honest TRP Grade.

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There is 1 trail running route in Ribble Valley on Trail Running Planet, covering 1 area. All routes include free GPX downloads and honest grading.