Walk Reports
Walking In East Lancashire
Walk up Weets (In the Wet) 15th Feburary 2011
This Burnley and Pendle Ramblers walk started from the comfortable little town of Barnoldswick or as it's locally known 'Barlick'. We meandered through the charming streets towards the start of the walk passing lots of small family businesses and the Society of Friends Quaker House built in 1829. The steady climbing starts at Folly Lane heading up towards Standridge Farm, pop over the stile on the right and head uphill taking in the panoramic views towards the Yorkshire Dales, Pendle Hill and the Bowland Fells. Today, the views were all in the imagination, we had icy rain, mist and a touch of hypothermia. The summit of Weets Hill at over 1300ft certainly wasn't for the faint hearted and once everyone had touched the trig point we all fled down to the relative shelter of the dry stone walls on the Pendle Way. Lunch was a controlled shivering session with lots of hot coffee and birthday cake being provided by Raymond - a true mountain man of 80 going on 27!
Continuing down Gisburn Old road until just before Peel's House we 'peeled off' left onto Lister Well Road until reaching a way marked stile on the right.
Descending to Copy Nook farm a barking and a diving welcome from the leashed collie. Thoughts on passing. How old is the lead? Does the dog like ham sarnies? Could Pam work her animal magic? Is it my imagination or is everyone walking at a faster pace with Fanny Grey's pub now in view? Sadly, it appears closed and with heavy hearts we pass its doors and take the left hand stile leading down towards Booth House farm. Go through the tubular steel gate, before the farm. Follow the wall side, through a corner stile, across a garden and onto a road leading down to Salterforth Bridge and the famous Anchor Pub. Sadly brethren,this pub's opening hours didn't coincide with our passing. With long faces and dry throats we headed back to Barlick along the Leeds-Liverpool canal and its marina.
Walk Details: 7.5 miles allow 3-4 hours. Toilets, parking, cafes and pubs in Barnoldswick. Suitable for all. About 10 stiles mainly in good condition.
Report from Allan Aspinall
Foot note see photos on our flickr photostream.
This Burnley and Pendle Ramblers walk started from the comfortable little town of Barnoldswick or as it's locally known 'Barlick'. We meandered through the charming streets towards the start of the walk passing lots of small family businesses and the Society of Friends Quaker House built in 1829. The steady climbing starts at Folly Lane heading up towards Standridge Farm, pop over the stile on the right and head uphill taking in the panoramic views towards the Yorkshire Dales, Pendle Hill and the Bowland Fells. Today, the views were all in the imagination, we had icy rain, mist and a touch of hypothermia. The summit of Weets Hill at over 1300ft certainly wasn't for the faint hearted and once everyone had touched the trig point we all fled down to the relative shelter of the dry stone walls on the Pendle Way. Lunch was a controlled shivering session with lots of hot coffee and birthday cake being provided by Raymond -
Descending to Copy Nook farm a barking and a diving welcome from the leashed collie. Thoughts on passing. How old is the lead? Does the dog like ham sarnies? Could Pam work her animal magic? Is it my imagination or is everyone walking at a faster pace with Fanny Grey's pub now in view? Sadly, it appears closed and with heavy hearts we pass its doors and take the left hand stile leading down towards Booth House farm. Go through the tubular steel gate, before the farm. Follow the wall side, through a corner stile, across a garden and onto a road leading down to Salterforth Bridge and the famous Anchor Pub. Sadly brethren,this pub's opening hours didn't coincide with our passing. With long faces and dry throats we headed back to Barlick along the Leeds-
Report from Allan Aspinall
Foot note see photos on our flickr photostream.
Walking from Chipping 26th February 2011
On the last Saturday in February the B &P ramblers met up to walk from Chipping an pretty little village not to far from the Trough of Bowland, a resume of the walk is as follows.
Leave Chipping passing the old Chair Works, across the fields to Windy Hill. Up to Saddle End Farm and then contour along Saddle Fell to Burnslack. Down the lane to High Barn the left along the bridleway towards Lickhurst Farm, pausing for lunch at the stepping stones crossing Leagram Brook. The route then crossed a number of fields while skirting a disused quarry before emerging at Dinkling Green Farm. The road then followed the line of the limestone outcrops called Long Knots, passing the isolated phone box before turning into the hamlet of Higher Greystoneley, passing into the woods and on past Lower Greystonely to the old Lime Kiln at Knot Barn. Thw path then continued into the grounds of the Leagram Hall Estate before rejoining the road into Chipping and back to the car park. GPS said it was just over 8 miles!
On the last Saturday in February the B &P ramblers met up to walk from Chipping an pretty little village not to far from the Trough of Bowland, a resume of the walk is as follows.
Leave Chipping passing the old Chair Works, across the fields to Windy Hill. Up to Saddle End Farm and then contour along Saddle Fell to Burnslack. Down the lane to High Barn the left along the bridleway towards Lickhurst Farm, pausing for lunch at the stepping stones crossing Leagram Brook. The route then crossed a number of fields while skirting a disused quarry before emerging at Dinkling Green Farm. The road then followed the line of the limestone outcrops called Long Knots, passing the isolated phone box before turning into the hamlet of Higher Greystoneley, passing into the woods and on past Lower Greystonely to the old Lime Kiln at Knot Barn. Thw path then continued into the grounds of the Leagram Hall Estate before rejoining the road into Chipping and back to the car park. GPS said it was just over 8 miles!
A Walk from Austwick and exploring Crummack Dale. Sunday 13th March 2011.
18 members of the Burnley and Pendle Ramblers set off on a pleasant, but chilly day from the charming Dales village of Austwick. The limestone pavements and the Norner Boulders left behind by glacial melt are spectacular. Thank goodness our keen photographers brought their cameras to capture the scenery.
The walk started from the Game Cock Inn and along Horton Road and then left up Town Head Lane until reaching a signpost for Norber and Clapham. Follow the signs to Norber and climb the ladder stile. From Outdoor Leisure Map 2 head towards dear Bought Plantation and pass Robin Poctors Scar on your left.
Mike Harding in his book, Walking the Dales' explains that it got its name from a young farmer, thwarted in love in years gone by, who rode his horse over the scar top in a last desperate act, and much good it did him...
Follow the uphill path until you reach the boulder strewn fellside. From there head towards Long Scar and bear right towards Sulber Gate, Thieves Moss and Moughton Scars. Descend into the valley along a grassy path beneath the scars. Pass a ruined building and go through a gate and follow the walled lane. Cross Austwick Beck by the stone footbridge and follow the faint path keeping Sowerthwaite Farm on your left. Cross a bridge over Norber Sike, then climb another stile until crossing into Thwaite Lane and return to Austwick via Town Head Lane.
Distance: 7.5 miles allow 4 hours. Terrain: Some climbing at the start, limestone pavements, grassy lanes, 9 steep stiles. Suitable for : All reasonably fit walkers. Refreshments and big welcome at the Game Cock Inn.
18 members of the Burnley and Pendle Ramblers set off on a pleasant, but chilly day from the charming Dales village of Austwick. The limestone pavements and the Norner Boulders left behind by glacial melt are spectacular. Thank goodness our keen photographers brought their cameras to capture the scenery.
The walk started from the Game Cock Inn and along Horton Road and then left up Town Head Lane until reaching a signpost for Norber and Clapham. Follow the signs to Norber and climb the ladder stile. From Outdoor Leisure Map 2 head towards dear Bought Plantation and pass Robin Poctors Scar on your left.
Mike Harding in his book, Walking the Dales' explains that it got its name from a young farmer, thwarted in love in years gone by, who rode his horse over the scar top in a last desperate act, and much good it did him...
Follow the uphill path until you reach the boulder strewn fellside. From there head towards Long Scar and bear right towards Sulber Gate, Thieves Moss and Moughton Scars. Descend into the valley along a grassy path beneath the scars. Pass a ruined building and go through a gate and follow the walled lane. Cross Austwick Beck by the stone footbridge and follow the faint path keeping Sowerthwaite Farm on your left. Cross a bridge over Norber Sike, then climb another stile until crossing into Thwaite Lane and return to Austwick via Town Head Lane.
Distance: 7.5 miles allow 4 hours. Terrain: Some climbing at the start, limestone pavements, grassy lanes, 9 steep stiles. Suitable for : All reasonably fit walkers. Refreshments and big welcome at the Game Cock Inn.
RIBCHESTER Roman remains, fort and bath house.
This walk has got it all! And is a good introductory walk for new walkers.
Seven hardy walkers set off in the drizzle by turning right out of the car park and headed up to
Parsonage Farm on the tarmac road. On reaching the farm turn left and almost immediately right onto
a rough track through a gate. Keep left initially and take the footpath that eventually leads between
Eatoughs Farm and Falcon Farm. At the far end of the field the path divides. Do not go through the gate
slightly to your left to your left but go a tad to your right and climb the stile and cross the footbridge.
Keep heading towards the farm. Go through farm gate-with notice directing you the way through ending
on a tarmac road. Turn left in the Ribchester direction and look out for a well hidden stile/footbridge
on your right –after about 400yds. Walk along the right hand edge of the next two fields. Climb another
stile and descend quite steeply to a footbridge. Follow the footpath down through the woodland and
up to the stile on top. Note the brand new tubular gate that leads nowhere! Follow field path and climb
stile onto Hothersall Lane. Go straight across the lane below Granham House and aim for Norcross
and Jinkinson’s Farm. Turn left and head down the field and about halfway down there’s an almost
hidden stile with a Ribble Way sign. Follow the Ribble Way all the passing through Stubbins Nook and
Hothersall Lodge Outdoor Centre on your right. Go through the gate, keep ahead, through another one
along an enclosed track, turn right over a ladder stile. Go over the hill and follow the track through the
small wood. Pop over the stile on your right and follow the path down towards the River Ribble. Walk
along an enclosed path going past a church and the Roman museum. Turn left and go through the village
returning to the car park and superb toilets!
Length of walk: 7 Miles. Moderate. Allow about 4 hours. Pubs and cafes in village.
This walk has got it all! And is a good introductory walk for new walkers.
Seven hardy walkers set off in the drizzle by turning right out of the car park and headed up to
Parsonage Farm on the tarmac road. On reaching the farm turn left and almost immediately right onto
a rough track through a gate. Keep left initially and take the footpath that eventually leads between
Eatoughs Farm and Falcon Farm. At the far end of the field the path divides. Do not go through the gate
slightly to your left to your left but go a tad to your right and climb the stile and cross the footbridge.
Keep heading towards the farm. Go through farm gate-
on your right –after about 400yds. Walk along the right hand edge of the next two fields. Climb another
stile and descend quite steeply to a footbridge. Follow the footpath down through the woodland and
up to the stile on top. Note the brand new tubular gate that leads nowhere! Follow field path and climb
stile onto Hothersall Lane. Go straight across the lane below Granham House and aim for Norcross
and Jinkinson’s Farm. Turn left and head down the field and about halfway down there’s an almost
hidden stile with a Ribble Way sign. Follow the Ribble Way all the passing through Stubbins Nook and
Hothersall Lodge Outdoor Centre on your right. Go through the gate, keep ahead, through another one
along an enclosed track, turn right over a ladder stile. Go over the hill and follow the track through the
small wood. Pop over the stile on your right and follow the path down towards the River Ribble. Walk
along an enclosed path going past a church and the Roman museum. Turn left and go through the village
returning to the car park and superb toilets!
Length of walk: 7 Miles. Moderate. Allow about 4 hours. Pubs and cafes in village.
A Magical Chain of Seven Reservoirs. Walk 22nd May 2011
The day’s walk started from Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre on the east side of the lake. We arrived
in heavy rain and a decision was made to have a cuppa in the cafe and browse through the Tourist
Information Centre that’s situated in the complex.
Hollingworth Lake was constructed between 1801-1805 and has since then developed into a terrific
leisure area with canoe and sailing clubs, a network of paths and woodland walks. An easy family walk of
about two and a bit miles around the lake is must.
We waited for the rain to lessen which it did, before turning into hailstone! But not deterred we set off
up the Rochdale Way heading towards the local rugby club ground and the dramatic M62 flyover. We
followed the well defined footpath along the base of Tunshill Hill and arrived on Tunshill Lane path.
From there we looped round Town Hill and headed towards Spring Holes and the delightful Blue Bell
Wood Nature Reserve above Piethorne Reservoir, and had a sheltered lunch stop.
As you emerge from the wood turn right and note the waterfall before crossing the causeway at Cold
Greave and taking the path towards Rooden Reservoir and Edge Gate.
Continue on this path in a clockwise direction passing Wicken Hall Farm before dropping down into the
charming hamlets of Higher and Lower (shades of Brucie?) Ogden. Much debate happened at this point.
We’d arrived outside the Bulls Head pub, Lane Bottom, Newhey and the smell of hot roast beef Sunday
Lunches was almost too much to bear - but all 8 walkers were in a wet and sorry state and reluctantly,
we squelched passed the door with a promise to return.
From Lane Bottom we crossed Ogden Reservoir via the causeway and footbridge and headed up
towards Tunshill Lane and our return back along the outward path to the car park at Hollingworth Lake
Visitors Centre.
A word of caution to drivers. Traffic wardens are very active in this area, even at weekends. Ensure that
The day’s walk started from Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre on the east side of the lake. We arrived
in heavy rain and a decision was made to have a cuppa in the cafe and browse through the Tourist
Information Centre that’s situated in the complex.
Hollingworth Lake was constructed between 1801-
about two and a bit miles around the lake is must.
We waited for the rain to lessen which it did, before turning into hailstone! But not deterred we set off
up the Rochdale Way heading towards the local rugby club ground and the dramatic M62 flyover. We
followed the well defined footpath along the base of Tunshill Hill and arrived on Tunshill Lane path.
From there we looped round Town Hill and headed towards Spring Holes and the delightful Blue Bell
Wood Nature Reserve above Piethorne Reservoir, and had a sheltered lunch stop.
As you emerge from the wood turn right and note the waterfall before crossing the causeway at Cold
Greave and taking the path towards Rooden Reservoir and Edge Gate.
Continue on this path in a clockwise direction passing Wicken Hall Farm before dropping down into the
charming hamlets of Higher and Lower (shades of Brucie?) Ogden. Much debate happened at this point.
We’d arrived outside the Bulls Head pub, Lane Bottom, Newhey and the smell of hot roast beef Sunday
Lunches was almost too much to bear -
From Lane Bottom we crossed Ogden Reservoir via the causeway and footbridge and headed up
towards Tunshill Lane and our return back along the outward path to the car park at Hollingworth Lake
Visitors Centre.
A word of caution to drivers. Traffic wardens are very active in this area, even at weekends. Ensure that
