Tawd Valley Park Heritage Trail

Tawd Valley Park Heritage Trail launching soon

A chance to explore your local heritage, with the trail taking in 16 'points of interest'.

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, our new Heritage Trail provides a unique opportunity to explore Skelmersdale’s rich industrial and cultural
heritage. This scenic two-mile pathway winds through the peaceful greenery of Tawd Valley Park, inviting you to explore the town’s remarkable history.

The loop trail starts at the Corn Mill and ends at the Ampitheatre.

Points of interest

An image of the tawd valley mining disaster, with a cart fallen into the sunken mine

1 Corn Mill
2 Boggart House
3 Tawd Valley Allotments
4 Friends of Tawd Valley Classroom
5 Manfield Allotments
6 Hilton Colliery
7 Factory Cottages
8 Tinklers Cottage
9 Tawd Vale/Glenburn Colliery
10 Brick Path
11 Crow Orchard/Mossfield Colliery
12 Burned Spoil
13 Devil’s Steps
14 Devil’s Cave
15 Mineral Line

16 Ampitheatre

Skelmersdale Heritage Society works to conserve and promote the town’s rich industrial and cultural history. If you would like to join or get involved, visit the website here

Accessibility: There are two sets of steps. Parts of the trail are uneven and may not suitable for people with mobility problems, or for wheelchairs, prams and buggies. From the town centre to Summer Street the path is well surfaced.

More updates, including a downloadable trail map and leaflet, coming soon...