Sunnyhurst Wood
Sunnyhurst Wood, off Sunnyhurst Lane / Earnsdale Road, Darwen, BB3 0LA · Blackburn & Burnley
An 85-acre wooded valley and Local Nature Reserve run by Blackburn with Darwen Council, with a visitor centre, the Olde England Kiosk cafe and ice cream shop, and a paddling pool. The 1.5-mile Herbert Parkinson wildlife trail is designed for families, and there's a version of the trail with no stiles or steps. Footpaths lead on to Earnsdale Reservoir, Darwen Tower and Roddlesworth Woods for longer adventures.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Address
- Sunnyhurst Wood, off Sunnyhurst Lane / Earnsdale Road, Darwen, BB3 0LA
- Price
- Check their website before you set off
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Sunnyhurst Woods car park at 9 Sunnyhurst, Darwen BB3 1JX (small); the council's Darwen Tower walk leaflet also lists the Sunnyhurst Wood Lychgate car park accessed via the A666
- Facilities
- Visitor centre · Cafe / ice cream at the Olde England Kiosk · Paddling pool · Drinking fountain
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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