Marles Wood

Ribchester, Lancashire, England

Description

Park up at the Marles Wood carpark and walk 10 minutes through the woodland before going through a kissing gate. Carry on walking through the clearing keep to the left edge of the field and then make your way down a slope to the River Ribble below after about 600 meters

Getting There

Woodland is muddy when it's been raining, there are a few trees down but the path winds around these

Accessibility

A stony beached area after walking down a slope. Relatively easy entry but Beach Shoes are a must.

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anniebell94

Excellent spot, can occasionally be spoiled by litter and slurry, so just double check before getting in!

LitterSwimming

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Petercraine

Very good swim spot, idilic wood walk to get there

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