Another Brick in the Walk

Around Preston is a crescent of 'good brick clay' and it has been exploited for centuries to build the growing town. Most brickworks were temporary and disappeared as the town expanded, though a few were still working within living memory.

This walk will shed light on brickworking on the west of Preston during a brisk 3 mile route connecting a lost piece of brickmaking history to the site of the former Cottam brickworks at Dobcroft nature reserve. On the way we'll reveal the locations of past brickmaking history as well as looking at brick buildings along the way.

The walk ends at Intact in Ingol and their Heritage Open Days event, Dobcroft - Bricks, Bugs & Backstories event, giving you plenty of time to explore more brickmaking history there.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000

Location & directions

Walk sets off from Fylde Road., Preston, Lancashire, PR2

Directions:

Map marker shows the general area covered. The start location and further details will be provided to booked participants in advance. It is a linear walk from Fylde Road to Intact in Ingol - the direct return route to the starting point is about half the distance.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book via Preston Heritage Open Days Eventbrite. Booking opens two weeks before the event.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/preston-heritage-open-days-34095782397

Booking opens:

30 Aug 2025 08:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Aug 2025 08:00 AM

Accessibility details

This is a brisk walk taking in canal towpaths and footpaths, with steps on the route, so participants should be able to maintain a good pace.

Additional information

No dogs on the walk please.

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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