It was a glorious day for this walk. Parking near the top of Victoria St, head towards the A674 Chorley Blackburn Rd. Turn right at the crossroads. After 200 yds take care and cross the road.You will see an old wooden stile just to the right of a large farmhouse. Go over the stile, turn right and follow the base of the embankment. After crossing a stream start to angle your direction to begin climbing the hill. You will see a stile at the very top corner of the field. Climb over the stile and follow the footpath on to Chapel Lane.

Turn right and go down Chapel Lane, crossing the A674 when reached. Pass the circular stone flowerbed with "Wheelton and Heapey" etched on it and turn left (SP Whittle le Woods) After the last house and before the school gate turn right up a narrow footpath. Follow this path up and over South Hill, taking in the excellent views.

Descend the other side and turn right when you reach the lane and you will reach The Top Lock public house. Cross the bridge and turn right on to the towpath, passing all the narrow boats.

At the first bridge, come off the tow path, cross the bridge and head up the track. At the top turn right and head into Wheelton. At the Clock Tower, turn left up Victoria Street to return to the starting point.