Chorley to Twin Lakes Circular

Start is Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU.
Car parking is available in the adjacent car park on Queens Road. Turn right just after the park gates when travelling south on the A6 from junction 8, M61. This car park is only free on Sundays and after 5 p.m. weekdays.
There is an alternative car park  Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1NP. This is a fairly large car park and is free at all times. There are toilets at the adjacent Astley Hall, though they may not be open until 9 a.m.
The route is clockwise through the railway car park to Eaves Lane and Cowling Brow. From here along by Anglezarke reservoir to Grimeford, Blackrod, Red Rock and Worthington to Standish. A short cycle path follows, then to Hunger Hill, Wrightington and Grape Lane to Croston and Twin Lakes. Return is via Bretherton, Much Hoole, Whitestake, skirting Cuerden Park to Buckshaw Village and Euxton returning through Astley Park.
Total distance 40 miles.