Sunday 25th August

Leaving Manchester via the fringes of Bolton.

The route then hits the hills ahead of Darwen, hoping to get a clear view of Lancashire from the Jubilee Tower.

Then it is on to Blackburn Cathedral via a quick tour of Ewood Park, home to Blackburn Rovers and on the route at mile 22.5.

Landmarks:

8am Manchester Cathedral
10.30am Bolton fringes, ie Ainsworth (10 miles)
12noon Jubilee Tower, Darwen (19.5 miles) then with drinks/snacks stop at Sunnyhurst Pub, 20.5 miles
Ewood Park
1pm Blackburn Cathedral (mile 24)

Audio: The novels of Mrs Gaskell

Fuel: Hot Pot