Archive 2017

Abbey Village - New Years Day 2017

The Pictures:-  To see who was on the walk, click on the following picture:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then click on first picture to view in full screen, then on small arrow on the right of your screen to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - John Titterington…

Jumbles, Jan 3rd

The day was a bit damp and grey but not the spirits of the 19 walkers who met up at Waterfold car park at Jumbles for the start of this walk which was to be led by Sue Boardman. Setting off in a southerly direction, we walked round the reservoir and up to the B6391 which we crossed and turned left…

Wheelton, Jan 10th

The walk started from the Dressers Arms in Wheelton.  Walk leader Geoff Greenwood. Distance 11.2 miles. The day was damp and grey and 25 walkers set off from the pub uphill in an easterly direction. Shortly after we turned south past South Miry Fold Farm.  From the outset everywhere was very…

Haggate. Tues. 17 Jan. 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, plus the two late arrivals, click on the following pictures:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then again on the first picture to view in full screen. Click small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk Leader - Sue Allonby…

Slaidburn. Tues. 24 Jan. 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click on the following picture:-   To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then click on the first picture to view in full screen then again on small arrow on right to continue.  The Walk:- Walk leader - David Whittaker Number on walk -…

Lostock Hall. Tues. 31 January 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click on the following picture:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then again on the first picture to view in full screen. Click small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - Greg Hickey Distance - 11.2 miles Number on…

Strickland Arms. Tuesday 7.2.17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click on the following picture:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE'. then on the first picture to view in full screen, and again on small arrow on the right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader Stan Bradshaw. Number on walk 16…

Pendle, Sunday 12th Feb

The day after the Amble might not have been the best time to put a walk on but 10 of us met at Sabden on a cold and windy morning and set off to climb Pendle Hill. After only a couple of hundred yards it was pointed out that Gareth had left his rucksack behind. We got going again and were soon…

Brindle. Tuesday 14 Feb 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click on the following picture:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then click again on first picture to view in full screen and again on small arrow on the right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - Karen Wardle Number on walk - 28…

White Coppice, Feb 21st

Walk leader - Richard Priest Number on walk - 23 plus 2 canine friends  Weather - A perfect day for ducks and frogs but a dreich day for humans. Distance walked ranged from 10.4 to 10.9 miles depending on which Garmin was used. The initial walk was estimated @ 10 miles, so within tolerances.…

Helwith Bridge, Sat Feb 25th

Despite a dire weather forecast for rather a lot of rain, 9 people turned up at Helwith Bridge for this walk led by Tom Lyons. Waterproofs were donned at the start and didn’t come off until we got back to our cars at the end of the walk. We started off going uphill, first along Long Lane and then…

Entwistle Res. Tuesday 28 Feb 2017

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, click on the following picture:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then again on the first picture to view in full screen. Click small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - John Crook Distance - 10.25 miles Number…

Wainwright's Way Stage One. Thurs 2 March 17

The Pictures:-  Here lies a calamity as when I got back and checked my pictures, all the photos, from getting on the train in Whalley taking us to the start in Blackburn, to almost the end of the walk, had somehow been deleted from my camera. I know they had been there earlier because I…

Pleasington. Tues. 7 March 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click on the following picture:- To view all Stan's pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then on the first picture to view in full screen. Click small arrow on right to continue. To view Andrew's pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then view as…

The Wainwright Way Stage 2

 Wainright Way Stage 2. Whalley to Dunsop Bridge, 20.2 miles !5 of us met at Dunsop Bridge for the mini-bus transfer to Whalley,the start of our walk. After passing through the old,original, gates of the Abbey we made our way through fields to Old Langho and then Aspinall's Farm. Because of the…

Spanners Round Saturday 11th March

       Walk Leader - Kath Page                                                            Number on walk - 10    Distance - 19 miles with 3250ft ascent    Weather - Cloudy but dry                  10 turned up to…

Botany Bay, March 14th

Walk leader:- Sue Lomax No on walk:- 29 plus 3 dogs Distance:- 11 miles Weather:- Cloudy at first then a bright sunny afternoon. Breezy.   Due to all the mud the group has encountered over the last few walks I made a few adjustments to today’s walk in a bid to limit the amount we had to wade…

Wainwright's Way Stage 3. Thurs 16 March 17

The Pictures:-  To see who was on the walk click on the following picture:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then again on first picture to view in full screen. Click small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - Ian Wardle Number on walk - 16 Distance - 16.5…

Hurst Green - Tuesday 21st March 17

The Walk To view a picture taken on the walk click 'Here' then again on picture to view in full screen Walk leader - Brian Siddle Number on Walk - 9 Distance -  10.2 miles Weather - After short shower of hail stones then sunny with clear views. The route started at the Hurst Green village hall…

Wainwright's Way Stage 4 - Thurs 23rd March 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click the following:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then click again on first picture to view in full screen. Click on small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - Ian Wardle Distance - 18.5 miles Number on walk -…

Chipping, Mar 28th

With a reasonably good weather forecast six of us left Chipping in good spirits for this walk which took us past Wolfen Hall and through fairly dry fields to Blindhurst where we were met by a very friendly chocolate labrador. This dog had followed me and Gareth all the way to Bleasdale Church on…

Wainwright's Way Stage 5. Thurs. 30th. March 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk click on on tn the following:- To view all the pictures takehe walk click 'Here' then again on the first picture to view in full screen. To continue click small arrow on right. The Walk:-  Walk leader - Ian Wardle  Distance - 17 miles Number on walk -…

Jeffrey Hill. Tues 4th. April 17

The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, click on the following:- To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then on first picture to view in full screen and again on small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - Jane Anthony Distance - Almost 11 miles Number on walk…

Devil's Bridge. Tues 11 April 17

  The Pictures:- -                                                 Start of the walk - On Devil's Bridge - Our happy smiling group                                                                                       Joint walk…

Mac's walk, April 18th

The sun was out and a good day was forecast for the sixteen people who assembled at the car park near Holcombe Village for today's walk to be led by Mac Calvert. We set off along the track which runs below Holcombe Tower and followed this for about 2.5 miles. It was somewhere along here that we…

Pinhaw Beacon, Apr 22nd

On a lovely spring day 13 set off from the lay by that feeds Pinhaw Beacon down to Knott farm and Lothersdale where we then we picked up the Pennine way to Cowling were we had a brew. Down Close Lane and across Earl crag to Wainmans pinnacle and Lunds tower where 10 of the party decided to climb to…

Black Hill, Tues 25 April 17

The Pictures:-                                Start of walk on Black Hill                                      Walk leader Chris unaware of camera     Walk leader Chris aware of camera. To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then again on…

Rigg Lane, Quernmore Tues 2 May 17

The Pictures:-                                                                                 Start of Walk                                                                                                  …

Bentham, May 6th

                           Jaqui looking to Ingleborough                                                                                                           Ready to go!                        Six members set out…

Edisford Bridge. Tues 9 May 17

The Pictures:-                                           Start of walk - Edisford Bridge.                                                                                    Walk leader Kenneth. To view all the pictures taken on the…

Kinder, May 13th

  After a week of good sunshine it was a bit of a disappointment that the weather didn't want to play ball for this extra walk in the group's programme. However, the four of us set off, undeterred by the cool wind and after crossing the event field being set up for the May Queen festivities soon…

Barley, May16th

  Eight of us, including Angie from Blackpool,assembled at Barley car park, donned our wet weather gear and set off for the start of this walk led by Jean Bobker. We started off through Barley Green passing Lower Ogden reservoir before taking the path under Pendle which we followed until we met…

David's Walk Tuesday 23rd May

  Walk Leader: David Whittaker Distance: 10 miles In beautiful weather 25 walkers set off from Hollins Lane where they passed Haworth Art Gallery which houses the world famous collection of Tiffany Glass.  They followed the route of the disused Accrington to Manchester railway line which they…

Cowan Bridge, May 27th

                                                Five from the group waiting for Ishy to arrive                                                                                  Peter, our leader, is on the left Hopefully the weather…

Glenn's Walk Tuesday 30th

    Walk leader Glenn Williams Distance 11.4 miles 10 started off from crown point car park with the weather looking a bit iffy. We passed through the plantation on dunnockshaw then down the lower path on to deerplay moor and around to thievly scout  and into the light summer rain heading…

The Wet Warpers Trail 6th June

  Walk Leader Mark Atkinson Distance 10.5 Miles It was a wet and windy day when 9 members of the world renowned West Lancs LDWA and 1 Dog met at Batridge Barn Car Park. The Fearless Adventurers braved storm force winds, torrential rain, floods and falling trees to conquer the Warpers Trail, part…

Grange over Sands. Tuesday 13 June 17

The Pictures:-                                                                                                               Start of Walk. Grange over Sands station                                                  …

Barry's Walk 20th June

                                                                              Walk Leader - Barry Wilson Distance – 10.5 miles Weather – Overcast and breezy but continual improvement throughout the day. 14 Walkers and 1 dog met (outside) the Spread…

Pendle Sat, June 24th

                                             Setting off from Barley                                                                                         We had to be careful round here! Five walkers set out at 9am from Barley…

Frank's walk June 27th

    Walk Leader: Frank Watson Distance: 10 miles Seven hardy souls in waterproofs were ready for anything mother nature had to offer having all seen the not so good forecast for the weather that day.  Setting off heading down into Accrington the group stopped off at RoughLee Maternity house…

Clare's Walk Tuesday 4th July

  Walk Leader: Clare McNeill Distance: 17 miles Weather: Soggy boots, socks, trousers, shorts and undies. 11of us and Levi set off at 9am and headed off along the river Hodder towards Newton. We paused to study the depth of the water on the bridge - photo opportunity! Across fields…

John's Walk Tuesday 11th July

  Stoops Bridge Abbeystead Walk Leader:  John Titterington Distance: 10 miles Weather: Light rain in morning, clear in afternoon.   We had 5 West Lancs members plus a visitor Helen Cadman who we were pleased to welcome from Merseystriders. We met by the river Wyre at Stoops Bridge we then went…

Sue's Walk Saturday 15th July

  Wyre way and the Trough of Bowland Walk Leader: Sue Taylor Distance: 25 miles Weather: Rain for most of the day Being my first time for leading a walk I was pleased to see 7 willing guinea pigs in the Scorton picnic site car park all ready to go at 8:45am. We were joined by a couple all the…

Scorton, July 18th

  Nicky Nook, Scorton Walk Leader:  Richard Priest Distance: 9 miles Weather: Sizzlingly hot with not a spot of the wet stuff in sight - what a pity I left the sunscreen on the kitchen worktop!! Despite motorway travails 14 walkers made it successfully to the starting point in down town…

Kanter Revival, July 22nd

  Twelve people arrived at Waddington for the start of this 20 miles Kanter Revival. Originally the walk was the first of the Mid-Week Kanters which the group organised as annual events between 1998 and 2009. Entrants were given grid references before the event and on the day were handed a sheet…

Settle. Tues 25 July 17

                                                                         The Walkers                                                                                                                 Walk…

Rivington Revisited: Tuesday 1st August

  Walk Leader: John Crook Distance: 17.2 miles Number on the walk: 16 Weather: Much better than forecast with only one heavy shower.   Despite a forecast of heavy rain showers for all day 16 walkers and 1 dog met at Bottom Barn and set off in lovely sunshine.  We walked past the Rivington…

Tea and cake walk, Aug 8th

    Walk leaders - Glyn & Julie Watson Weather - showery Mileage - circa 9.5 miles As we arrived at Greendale View Kitchen the cloud base was high and the weather looked promising. After assembling for photographs 23 walkers & 1dog set off on the road a short distance before cutting off onto…

Nab a Tower, a Pike and a couple of hills. Sat 12th Aug

  Walk leader – Sue Lomax Distance - 22.3 miles. 4141ft ascent (according to my GPS) A group of 11 of us including 3 newcomers:- Helen, Gemma and Matt set off from White Coppice on a rather grey, but at this point dry, morning. Our objective was to “do” Chorley’s 6 local highpoints. To…

Tuesday Aug 15th

                                      The start at Staveley                                                                            Leaving Higill Fell After coming through heavy showers on the motorway, the weather looked more promising…

Sue & Steve's walk Tuesday 22nd August

Walk Leaders: Sue & Steve Distance: 10 miles Number on walk: 21 Weather: Overcast but warm On an overcast but warm day 21 walkers and a dog gathered by Dolphinholme school to set off on a Wyre Wander. Following a very slippy path down into Lower Dolphinhome we passed the old mill by the Wyre now…

Dunsop Bridge, Aug 26th

                                    The group at Doeford Bridge                                                                                 The Trough of Bowland   Walk Leader: Glyn & Julie Number on walk: 11 Weather: Sunshine   11…

Hurst Green, Aug 29th

                                          The group are ready to go at Hurst Green                                                                                               Stonyhurst College   Hurst Green Circular via…

Ball Grove, Sept 5th

Despite all the overnight rain and the mornings downpours 9 people arrived at Ball Grove for the start of this re-scheduled Tuesday walk. We set off on the Ferndean Way to reach Laneshaw Bridge where we took shelter in a bus stop while we waited for another torrential shower to abate to just heavy…

Steve's Walk Tues 12th Sept

  Walk Leader: Steve Clark Distance: 11 miles Number on walk: 15 Weather: Dry As we gathered at Rivington Lower Barn car park most of us were wondering whether to have our waterproofs on or off.  Many of us opted for on, as I did.  The weather forecast was reasonably benign and as we climbed…

White Coppice,Sept 19th

  Walk leader: Jane Anthony Distance: 10 miles Number on walk: 17 Weather: Dry and sunny A White Coppice wander Having discovered last week that Steve’s walk from Rivington was almost identical to the route I had planned, I had to do some rapid re-thinking. Fortunately there are plenty of…

Silverdale. Tuesday 26 Sept 17

The Pictures:- To view Stan's pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then on first picture to view slideshow. Click arrow on right to continue. To view Terry's pictures click 'Here'. The Walk:- Walk leader - Terry Pilkington Distance - 11 miles Number on walk - 13 Weather - very pleasant…

Mellor. Tuesday 3 October 17

                                                                                                                                                    Start of walk in Mellor The Pictures:- To view Stan's pictures taken on the…

Crookfield Rd. Tockholes Tues 10 Oct. 17

                                    The Pictures:- To view Stan's pictures taken on the walk click 'Here'. Click first picture to view in full screen, then small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - John Crook Distance - 10.2 miles Number on walk - 19 Weather -…

Jubilee Tower, Oct 15th

                                         The weir at Abbeystead reservoir                                                                                                     The group meet at Jubilee Tower car park Walk Leader…

Gargrave, Tuesday Oct 17th

                              The start at Gargrave                                                                                                                                                          …

Scorton Picnic Site. Tuesday 24th. Oct 17

The Pictures:-To view all Stan's pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then on first picture to view in full screen and again on small arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leader - Stan Bradshaw Number on walk - 11 Distance - 10 miles Weather - Fine but overcast. Very wet underfoot. Long…

Settle,28th October

                                                                                                              Meeting up at Settle railway station   Walk Leader:         Doreen Viney Number on walk:  13 Distance:             …

Lower Rose Grove, Oct 31st

                                             The group get ready to go                                                                                                       A very curious llama - or maybe alpaca     Walk…

Botany Bay, Chorley. Tues. 7.11.17

The Pictures:-To view all Stan's pictures taken on the walk click 'Here' then click on first picture to view in full screen and again on small arrow on right to continue. To see captions click 'i' top RH corner. The Walk:- Walk leader - John Evenden Distance - 11.5 miles Number on walk - 22…

Remembrance Sunday, Nov 12th

                                     Meeting up at Rivington                                                                                                        Laying our wreath   Walk Leader:     …

Hurst Green, Nov14th

                          The Old Cromwell Bridge                                                                                The start at Hurst Green  Walk Leader:              Barry Wilson Number on walk:         10 Distance: …

Pendle Revisited

  Walk Leaders:         Clare & Steve                                      Number on walk:     16            Distance:                10 miles           Weather:                Misty             Traffic conditions 0/10 Ease of…

Staveley,Nov 25th

Walk Leaders:           Brian & Jean Moat Number on walk:       9 Distance:                   13.5 miles Weather:                    Wintry sunshine & snow  Nine intrepid members braved the vagaries of the Lancashire weather to meet at Staveley bathed in sunshine…

Batridge barn, Nov 28th

                           The group at the start of the walk                                                                          Reflections at Entwistle Reservoir   Walk leader:         Mac Calvert Number on walk:  17 Distance:   …

Haslingden, Dec 5th

                                The start at Clough Head Information Centre                                                                               View down the valley Walk Leader:                Tom Lyons Number on walk:   …

Whins Lane, Sat Dec 9th

Walk Leader:        Doreen Number on Walk:   8 Distance:              17.2 miles Weather:               Very wintry with some heavy snow showers   Looking out of the window early on this snowy Saturday morning with snow coming down and the road looking a bit risky, it was…

Pilling, Dec 12th

The group are ready to go A Winter Seaside Walk Walk Leader:        Sue and Steve Number on Walk:   11 Distance:              10.5 miles Weather:               Heavy frost with some sun Ten walkers assembled on a very chilly but sunny morning to look out over Pressall sands…

Pudding Plod 2017

  The 2017 annual Pudding Plod started at 9am on Saturday 16th December from the car park of the Calf’s Head at Worston.  In near freezing temperatures 20 hardy souls donned their walking gear for the six mile walk back to the Calf’s Head.   We went towards Little Mearley Hall where Frank…

Botany Bay, Dec 19th

  Botany Bay 19th December 2017 Walk leader:    Sue L No on walk:       20 plus 2dogs Distance:          10.6 miles Weather:          Very grey and overcast but mild (for the time of year)   I was not sure how many would turn up with less than a week to Christmas.   Obviously I…

Arnside, Dec 28th

  Stan’s Arnside Walk – 28/12/2017 Walk Leader John Evenden No on Walk: 16 + 2 dogs Distance 14.5 miles   The day was cold after a hard frost overnight but sunshine was predicted for a good dry day. Sixteen hardy souls and two dogs assembled on Arnside front for a slightly late start. The…

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