Wheelton Plantation (Brinscall Woods)
Near Brinscall village, Chorley, PR6 8QU · Preston
Known locally as Brinscall Woods, this plantation on the edge of the West Pennine Moors is packed with atmospheric industrial ruins and old farm remains for young explorers to discover. A lovely waterside path follows the Goit, the channel carrying water from the Abbey Village reservoirs towards Rivington, and routes link on to picturesque White Coppice with its cricket field and Anglezarke Reservoir. The dog-friendly Cricketers Arms in Brinscall is handy for post-walk refreshment.
Spark Hub tip: Gravel and mud tracks throughout - the lower path beside the Goit floods at times, though a boarded walkway covers the worst stretch. Hatch Brook Waterfall is hidden in these woods.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Address
- Near Brinscall village, Chorley, PR6 8QU
- Price
- Check their website before you set off
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Limited free roadside parking in Brinscall village (School Lane area, approx PR6 8QP)
- Facilities
- Children's play area and picnic area near Brinscall entrance · Boarded walkway on the flood-prone stretch of the Goit path
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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