Walk Leaders: Tom & Andy Number on walk: 7 Distance: 13 miles Weather: Misty all day with no views We set off over scout Moor wind farm but couldn't see the turbines on up to higher hill on good paths. Then onto Rossendale Way to Waughs well still no views through to Cragg quarries and Top…
Walk Leader: Paul & JanetConnor Number on walk: 14 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Perfect weather conditions for January - bright, crisp, sunny day We started from the footpath 100 yards along Barnwood Road, grid ref SD 90848 46217 where there was plenty of street parking nearby. We headed to Moor…
Walk Leader: Glyn & Julie Number on walk: 16 Walkers / 2 Dogs Distance: 15 miles Weather: Sunny Intervals ; a nice day Starting at 9am from Heron Mill the route was to the Fairy Steps, on to Middlewood and to the south of Silverdale where we had a short break. The group then tracked the…
Walk Leader: Stephen Martin Number on walk: 17 Distance: 9 miles Weather: Bright blue sunny sky The 9 mile walk started at the entrance to Lathom House estate blessed by a light wind and sunshine. A short walk up the private drive brought a view of the west wing of Lathom House, the only…
Walk Leader: Ian Wardle Number on walk: 13 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Clear bright blue sky though very cold From Brindle we past Lady Hall Farm on our way down to the canal at Withnell Fold. We then followed the path around the hall leading to Ollerton Fold which we past through before…
Walk Leader: John Titterington Number on walk: 16 Distance: 7 miles Weather: Very warm for the time of year. We set off from the Hare and Hounds pub initially on the Witton Weavers Way which we soon…
Walk Leader: John Clarke Number walking: 20 Distance: 10.5 Miles Time: 5 hrs 20 minutes Walk start and finish point Great House Barn, Rivington Lane, Rivington. The first section of the walk was through Lever Park by the side of Rivington Lower Reservoir through to Rivington Castle where a short…
Walk Leader: Neil Harwood Number of walkers: 13 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Cold and mainly overcast, with the occasional sunny spells. Thirteen hardy souls met in Waddington at 9am on a cold Sunday morning. Whilst it was overcast it was at least dry and not windy after the recent storm Arwen. We…
Walk Leader: Neil Harwood Number on walk: 27 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Cloudy but dry No photos taken on the day but the two on this page are from the route in the summer It was lovely to see so many familiar faces at the start of the walk including one relatively new member and several who I…
Walk leader: John Clarke Number walking: 22 Distance: 10.5 Miles Weather: Dry and at times sunny From the start point, Whins Lane Wheelton, the group joined the Leeds Liverpool canal and traveled towards Chorley eventually joining the Lancaster canal just past the beautiful flight of locks at…
Walk leader: Jean Bobker Number on walk: 18 Distance: 10.5 miles Weather: Morning was dry, afternoon was very wet On a dryish day (to start with) 17 walkers and 3 dogs set off on a 10.5 mile walk from Foulridge to pass…
Walk Leader: Doreen /Gareth Number: 8 Distance: 16 miles Weather: Dry and mild in the morning, wet and windy in the afternoon With hopes of a dry day ahead we left the car park at Cinderbarrow making our way through Yealand Hall Allotments and Dollywood Lane to…
Walk leader: Rob Lowe Number on walk: 6 Distance: 13.5 miles Weather: Cool but dry with sunny periods and a light wind. We set off from Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford along the Pendle Way. This took us through varied countryside and lanes to the top of Weets Hill, where we enjoyed a…
Walk Leader: Jaqueline Peaks Number on walk: 10 Distance: 17.5 miles Weather: Very mild with early morning rain, then dry. From Garstang the group headed south for an easy start along the Lancaster Canal, then taking to the fields we gradually curved to the east and on…
Walk Leader: Ken Wyles Number on Walk: 18 Distance 10.0 miles Weather: Drizzle & low mist in the morning. Dry & mild in the afternoon 18 hardy walkers, undeterred by the grim weather forecast, set off from the car park in Chipping. The first couple of miles were easy underfoot as we headed…
Walk leader: Sue Fagg Number on the walk: 14 Distance: 10.3 miles Weather: rain forecast but the drizzle dried up as the group set off and started again as we arrived at the cars. The group left Scorton along the Wyre Way following the revised path under the motorway bridge and onto the…
Leader - Nick Spencer Distance - 15.5 miles, 2,700’ of ascent. Number of walkers - 5 Weather - Light rain at start, then dry. From Sedbergh, walked up Howgill Lane, then path up to Winder and on to Arant Haw. Descended via Bland and through Birkhow farm to rejoin Howgill Lane. Passed…
Leader - Pete Lang Number on Walk - 3 Weather - Awful! NO PHOTO - Weather so poor!! The original route was 19 miles starting at 9am from the main car park in Barley. The car park in Barley is now a pay and display on an ANPR camera but still a very reasonable £3 for the day. The road outside is…
Walk Leader: Jean Bobker Number on walk: 8 Distance: 10.2 miles Weather: Mainly wet or very wet Jean had informed us that it would be best if we wore long trousers for this walk but, as it happened, it didn't matter as we were all…
Walk leader: Arthur Newton Number walking: 8 Distance: 19 Miles Weather: The weather was dry, cloudy with a little sun breaking through at the end of the walk. Start/ finish point. HestBank Shore Road Eight walkers set-off promptly at 9.00am from HestBank shore along the Lancashire Coastal…
Walk leader: John Clarke Number walking: 9 Distance: 11 Miles Weather: The weather for the entirety of the walk was dry, sunny and clear which showed off a beautiful part of the region to its best. Start/ finish point. Slaidburn Village center…
Walk Leader – Jacqueline Taylor Number on walk – 10 Distance – 10.7 miles Weather – Hot and sunny This circular walk, my first as a leader, was devised by my husband Steve for the small splinter group I walked with during lockdown. It took us on an anticlockwise loop from Dunsop Bridge to…
Walk Leader: Ian & Karen No on walk: 9 Distance: 12 miles Weather: Fine Whilst the celebration of the mass trespass on Winter Hill was taking place on Sunday 5th we decided to do our own version today. See Winter Hill on the Latest News page of our website for more on…
Walk leaders: Doreen & Gareth No on walk: 15 Distance: 10,5 miles Weather: Cloudy and dry We went via Hollinshead Hall and Darwen Moor to Sugar Leach where we took an early lunch stop. Continuing then to Bury fold and Bold Venture park to…
Walk leader: Ian & Karen Number on walk: 9 (including visitor) Distance: 15 miles Weather: Perfect with clear views We set off from Tower Lodge heading north before cutting across White Moor to Millers House. Was Millers House ever a mill? Who knows; it is in a very remote location, but there…
Walk Leader: Jean Bobker Number on walk: 10 Distance: 13.5 miles Weather: Fine with sun later 10 of us met up to do The Rossendale Roam led well by Jean. The morning, especially, was quite undulating taking us via Edenfield, Tor End and Musberry Brook before lunch. Afterwards we picked up…
Walk Leader: Ken Wyles Number on Walk: 13 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Mist and drizzle in morning sunny in afternoon This was a 15 mile walk from Ryal Fold which attracted 13 walkers, undeterred by the rather murky conditions. We set off in light drizzle downhill into Tockholes plantation…
Walk Leader: Pete Lang Number on Walk: 18 Distance: 11 miles Weather: Dry and Warm The route was a total of 10.6 miles starting at 10am from the small hamlet of Mill Side. The walk was quite well attended with 18 members participating. The weather unexpectedly started with some light drizzle,…
Walk Leader: Ann Holden Number on Walk: 14 Distance: 11.35 miles with 1750 feet of ascent Weather: Perfect walking temperature – warm, with a breeze, part sun/part cloud. Everyone arrived early at the start point, Calder Vale Country Club, where Ann had checked that we were OK to park.…
Walk Leader: Pat Fergusson Number on walk: 14 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Warm and fine, showers around but not on our route Route: Wyresdale, Grizedale and the four markers of Nicky Nook. ‘Everyone’ knows Nicky Nook, so this gentle and any-season walk with stunning views took in…
Walk Leader: Ian & Karen Number on the walk: 8 Distance: 13.5 miles Weather: Very hot When we left the car park in Barbon we knew it was going to be a tough day as it was so hot. We certainly felt the impact of the heat as we made our first climb up to Eskholme Pike. At the cairn we met two…
Walk leader Andrew Stachulski (guest) and John Clarke LDWA Number walking 13. Distance 9 Miles This was quite a unique walk as it was lead by a guest non member Andrew Stachulski who has recently in conjunction with local award winning photographer Helen Shaw published a wonderful book about the…
Walk Leader: Glyn & Julie Watson Number on walk: 10 Distance: 20 miles Weather: Up to 27 Degrees , Full Sun All Day Before starting, frozen 500ml water bottles were handed out takers due to the anticipated conditions... We started from Sabden with a climb up past Deerstones (hydration stop 1)…
Walk Leader: Neil Harwood Number on Walk: 6 Distance: 18 miles Weather: Decent walking weather with some sun from time to time The original Stage 24 of the Lancashire Way from Slaidburn to Dunsop Bridge takes a route via Croasdale House up to the Hornby Road and then over Croasdale Fell before…
Walk Leader: Glyn & Julie Number on walk: 11 Distance: 12 miles Weather: Good weather throughout the day Setting off at 9.30am from the Heron Corn Mill the group headed up towards the Fairy Steps. Following paths to the railway underpass the group followed the railway line until Middle Wood when…
Walk Leader: John Clarke Number on the walk: 14 Distance: 11.5 Miles. Weather: Sunny day After dropping down a short track the group joined the tow path of the Leeds to Liverpool canal which they followed in glorious Lancashire sunshine to the old boat yard at Riley Green. A little used path was…
Walk Leader: Ian & Karen Number on walk: 10 Distance: 13.5 miles Weather: Not too hot so perfect for walking Leaving Stocks reservoir car park our first challenge was to make our way through Gisburn Forrest. Footpaths are not well marked and very indistinct, so we were very reliant on our…
Walk Leader: Maurice Gleeson Number on the walk: 14 Distance: 11 miles Weather: Sunny with pleasant breeze Fourteen LDWA members assembled in Hollins Lane, Accrington, to be greeted by Frank Watson who is the longest serving member of West Lancs LDWA. He couldn't join the walk but we all had…
Walk Leader Neil Harwood No on walk 15 Distance 12 miles Weather Cloudy but dry all day The walk began with a quick excursion around parts of Parbold including the wildflower meadow and then we headed north out of the village to our first view point at Hunter's Hill. The West Lancashire area…
Walk Leader Glyn Watson No on walk 16 Distance 10 miles Weather Sunny and dry We started from Sabden with a climb up past Deerstones and crossed Spence Moor before a descent to the Ogden Valley where we had a short stop. This was followed by a…
Walk Leader Andy Webster No on walk 13 Distance 10 miles Weather Excellent A 09:30 start from Plain Quarry car park on Dalton Lane Burton in Kendal, 13 walkers and 3 dogs set off through the woods and across the Clawthorpe Estate, which took us to the Lancaster canal at the very pretty…
As Chair of the West Lancs Group of the LDWA I am really please to be able to present the walk report of our first Tuesday Group Social walk since March 2020!! It has been a long time but I am pleased to say that it was both well attended and went ahead with no apparent issues. It almost felt like…
Walk Leader: Andy Webster Number on walk: 17 Distance: 11 miles Weather: Strong wind and rain which cleared through the day 17 hardy souls and 3 dogs assembled in the Condor Green carpark, after the group photograph, we set off, into the teeth of a freshening wind along the Lancashire Coastal Way…
Walk Leader: Lynn Rossiney Number on the walk: 15 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Misty with sleet & drizzle which cleared through day We set of from Crowthorn village to follow the path which runs over towards Ramsbottom under Peel Tower, unfortunately no views because of the mist.…
Walk Leader: Ian Wardle Number on the walk: 8 Distance: 16.5 miles Weather: Dry with cold wind Just as we stepped out of our cars the rain stopped and the clouds cleared leaving bright blue sky which we had most of the day. We set off following the Burnley Way across Burnley golf course and…
Walk Leader: Karen Number on walk: 18 Distance: 13 miles Weather: Heavy hail showers in parts We set off walking through Cuerden valley and then Whittle-le-Woods before climbing up to the World War 2 defence installation on Lucas Green. We stopped here for a short gathering before moving…
Walk Leaders: Richard & Jackie Whiteley Number on walk: 17 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Wet and windy We met at the north west end of the Staveley old road, adjacent to the A591. After a quick photo and a diversion to the public toilets, we crossed the river Kent at Barley Bridge, turning…
Walk Leader: Tom Number on walk: 5 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Wet We met at Harwood bar but we were a little late setting off due to the traffic. We headed down Whaley old road to Chiccoes then took the lane leading to Marthone viaduct and Green Way. At the end of the Green Way we went left…
Walk Leader - Neil Harwood Number on Walk - 16 Distance - 12 Miles Weather - Very blustery all day but cloud changed to sunshine later After having walked south from Southport to Freshfields a couple of weeks ago on the Sefton Coastal Path with Wendy's walk, today's route took in the second…
Walk Leader: Ian Wardle Number on walk: 9 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Fine Today we basically followed the short route. It was the best day all week weather wise with blue sky for most of the day which made for very good views particularly to the west. The climb up Great Hill was a bit boggy as…
Walk Leader: Steve & Clare McNeill Number on walk: 18 + 2 dogs Distance: 10 miles Weather: Everything thrown at usRoads: Fortunately they were safe out of Barley in the afternoon- a concern for all in the morningHighlight: Glyn's bar- set up in his car boot for a post walk wine tasting- 2 white…
Walk Leader: John Titterington Number on Walk: 9 Distance: 15Miles Weather: Though a little overcast on the hills views were still good so overall the weather was pleasant. The ground was muddy in places. We walked towards Walmsley Bridge stopping for lunch at Calder Vale Church. Walking…
Walk Leader: Ian Number on walk: 11 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Very mild with thick mist in the afternoon We left the car park following the Witton Weavers Way to Charlie's Pole. The weather was now much better than expected as the fog and mist had lifted revealing all the beautiful landscape…
Walk leader: Wendy H Number on walk: 19 +3 dogs Distance: 10.8miles Weather: overcast/ drizzle and sea mist. Setting off from the park and ride centre along Marine Drive we made our way to the Grade 2 listed Southport Pleasure Pier. Built in the 1860’s and measuring over 1100 metres long,…
Walk Leader: Mark Number on the walk: 6 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Heavy rain The weather forecast was spot on: rain then heavy rain. Actually, it wasn't too bad when we set off climbing up out of Troutbeck towards the summit of Wansfell Pike. We could actually see Windermere, but we could also…
Walk Leader:- Sue Lomax Number on walk:- 25 and 4 dogs Distance:- 10.8 miles Weather:- Very breezy but dry. Despite a less than perfect weather forecast there was a very good turnout for the walk. We set of from Whins Lane to join the towpath by the Leeds Liverpool canal and followed this to…
Walk Leader: Ian & Karen Number on walk: 26 Distance: 9 miles Weather: Bright and very mild There was a good turnout for our first walk of the year with one new member, Arthur, and a couple of guests joining us. We set off in a different direction this year heading for Great Hill for a change.…
Walk Leader: Andrew Whittaker No on walk: 21 + 3 dogs Distance: 8.5 miles Weather: Dry and sunny A shorter and more leisurely walk than normal was planned in order to avoid the atrocious underfoot conditions locally and so that we had time for…
Walk Leaders: Glyn and Julie Watson No on walk: 18 Distance: 6 miles Weather: Sleet, hail and rain showers - very festive! The group assembled for a 9.30am start in light rain and the cold. We left the carpark and headed north east up past Clerk Hill Hall and towards the Nick of Pendle on a…
Walk Leader: Adrian Houghton No on walk: 7 + 1 dog Distance: 10.5 miles Weather: Damp but quite mild with rain later Seven of us set off from Forrest bank car park through Drinkwater park and then on to the 13 arch viaduct. We then crossed the…
Walk Leader: Jon Clarke Number on Walk: 12 humans plus Elsie the Border Terrier Distance: 16 miles Weather: Conditions were excellent with sunshine for the vast bulk of the walk and little wind. The walk commenced at 09.00 hrs from the car park at the side of The Royal Public House in Tockholes.…
Walk Leader: Ann Holden Number on walk: 18.5 (explanation later!) Distance: 11.3 miles Weather: Warm and drizzly to start, dry and hazy sunshine to finish 18 of us gathered in Woodfold Lane, just next to the A6 and assembled for the customary group photograph - plenty of waterproofs in evidence in…
Warton Wonderland, Tuesday 19th November 2019 Walk Leader: Ken Wyles No on Walk: 21 Distance: 12 miles Weather: Cold and dry A sharp frost overnight meant a very cold start at Warton Crag Quarry car park. However, we quickly warmed up after we, almost immediately, had a…
Walk Leader: Doreen No on walk: 7 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Dry and mild We set off from Jumbles car park and made our way through Ouzel's Nest to arrive at the Last Drop, an outlet with artisan shops and a wedding/conference venue.…
WALK LEADER - Neil HarwoodNUMBER ON WALK – 16DISTANCE – 13 milesWEATHER – Cold and overcast but without rain! I think most of us were amazed that when we arrived at the Ball Grove Nature Reserve/Country Park near Colne (the start of the walk) the sun was actually shining after torrential…
Leader: Robert Lowe Number on walk: 13 plus one dog Distance: 14 miles Weather: Dry and windy We started the walk from Newton, and set off across the fields to eventually reach Croasdale House. More fields to regain the road at Hawkers, and then over Merrybent Hill. We crossed the…
Walk Leader: Harry B Number on the walk: 15 Distance: 9.1 miles Weather: Fine and sunny Unfortunately a slight wrong turn at the start of the 9.1 walk meant that fifteen intrepid members had no option but to return…
Walk Leader: Andy Number on walk: 21 Distance: 10 miles Weather: The weather was fine but quite chilly but held the promise of an excellent day’s walking. The meeting place was Ribchester main car park and initially there were 22 walkers but due to…
Date 15.10.19 Leader:- Sue Fagg No on walk:- 9 Distance:- 12.5 Weather:- Fine, mild and still, with low cloud clearing late morning Bullpot and Barbon Round Nine walkers assembled on the medieval bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale otherwise known as Devil’s Bridge above the…
Walk Leader: John Clarke Number on walk: 13 plus 2 dogs Distance: 13.5 miles Weather: Light rain at the start, then dry, mainly sunny conditions for the remainder of the day. The route from Heapey took us past the site of the old Talbot Spinning Mill and onto the Wigan to Lancaster canal at…
Walk leader: Pete Lang Number on Walk: 11 plus Elsie the Border Terrier Distance: 16 miles Weather: Fine and dry The day started at 9.00 am on the public car park to the side of the Royal Arms at Tockholes. 11 people turned up, several of them new to the usual West Lancs group. Pete the walk…
Walk Leader: Jaq Number on walk: 5 Distance: 21 miles Weather: Glorious sunshine most of the day The walk started at 8.30am from the Heron Corn Mill, Beetham. It's never a good feeling to drive through heavy rain to the start of a walk but by the…
Walk Leader: Jean Bobker No on walk: 8 Distance: 11.7 miles Weather: Wet On a light rainy morning (pity it wasn't the sunshiny day before) we set off from Owd Betts and descended through the…
Walk Leader: Jane Anthony Number on walk: 17 plus 3 dogs Distance: 9 miles Weather: Sunny After a close call with the parking (road closure scheduled for 18th September!) 17 walkers and 3 dogs set out down the A666 towards Bolton before branching off and heading up a short climb onto…
Walk leaders - Glyn & Julie Watson Number on Walk - 26 ( 2 dogs ) Distance - 9 Miles Weather - Sunshine with Light Cloud After a selection of Bacon , Sausage and Egg with Toast ; Tea and Coffee the group set off at 10.10 am for a gentle 9 mile saunter around the Anglezarke…
Walk Leader: Hilary Number on walk: 9 Distance: 20 miles Weather: Sunshine and light cloud with no wind A lovely warm sunny dry day gave perfect conditions for 9 of us to enjoy a fabulous walking day out. Leaving Abbey Village through…
Walk Leader: Ian Number on walk: 9 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Clear and dry We climbed steeply out of Todmorden and we were very soon out onto open moor where we joined the Pennine Bridleway for a while. It was a clear day so the views were very…
Walk leader: Paul Goodier No on walk: 13 Distance: 11 miles Weather: Fine and quite hot We started off at Nuttall Park in Ramsbottom and walked past the railway station and then past the recycling plant onto fields that led to Stubbins. From there we walked to…
Walk Leader: Ian No on walk: 13 (including new member Coral) Distance: 18.5 miles Weather: Perfect We set off on a beautiful day for walking heading across the moor past Upper Barden Reservoir to Rylstone Cross where we stopped for our first break. It was then on to Cracoe…
Walk Leader: Gareth No on walk: 36 + 2 dogs Distance: 10.7 miles Weather: Mostly sunny with a cool wind at times We started out from the civic hall car park along the route of the old Preston - Longridge railway line. This was built inLongridge in 1840…
Leader: Steve Harris No on walk: 22 + 2 dogs Weather: Initial light rain then bright sunshine Distance: 11.5 miles We set off from Rivington top barn and made our way past the Rivington and then the Yarrow reservoirs on our way to White Coppice. By the…
Leaders: Doreen & Gareth No on walk: 19 plus 1 dog Weather: Light rain then heavy rain then torrential rain! Distance: 14.5 miles We set off on light rain and ascended our first Wainright Outlying Fell, namely Reston Scar, but it wasn’t long before the weather started to make…
Leader:- Sue Fagg No on walk:- 21 Distance:- 11.2 miles Weather:- Fine with a light breeze & sunny spells followed by heavy showers, thunder and lightning then overcast. Twenty one walkers set off from Littledale car park on an easy route via Carr Wood and Crossgill Farm to a track leading…
Leader: Ann Holden Number on Walk: 24 and no dogs! Distance: 11.3 miles with 1245 feet of ascent and approximately 6 stiles! Weather: Sunny, blue sky, scorching, 29 degrees! 24 hardy souls gathered on Woodfold Lane armed with…
Walk Leader: Ken Wyles No on walk: 23 Distance: 10.6 miles Weather: Nice and sunny 23 brave souls turned up at Witton Country Park in Blackburn for this Tuesday group walk. The car park was very pleasant and cool, and it would have been nice…
Walk Leader: Glyn & Julie Number on walk: 13 Distance: 19 miles Weather: Low visability Thirteen set off in drizzle for what should have been a walk with glorious views following the Pennine Journey. The climb to Ingleborough from Ingleton is…
Walk Leader: John Clarke No on walk: 24 Distance: 12 miles Weather: Excellent with sunshine most of the day The walk commenced and finished at Sizergh Castle. 26 LDWA members attended, with 2 led by Stan Bradshaw opting…
Walk Leader: Doreen Viney Number on walk: 27 + 3 dogs Distance: 10 miles Weather: Wet After the registration formalities had been completed we started the walk by dropping down from the car…
Walk Leader: Karen Number on the walk: 12 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Light rain We set off from Brindle heading for Hoghton Bottoms where we joined the Witton Weavers Way. We followed this over the Leeds and…
Walk Leaders: Claire & Steve Number on walk: 17 plus 1 dog Distance: 14.2miles Weather: Forecast dire but in truth it wasn't too bad.Fine from9.30-2.00 even patches of blue were spotted and then wet rain. Leaving Slaidburn we made our way to…
Walk Leaders: Richard and Jackie Whiteley Number on walk: 17 (and 2 dogs) Distance circa: 9 miles Weather: Warm and sunny with clear blue skies A walk over the limestone tops of Hutton Roof and Farleton Knott with amazing panoramic views, including Morecambe Bay, The Lake District, The…
Walk Leader: Ian Number on the walk: 14 Distance: 15.5 miles Weather: Low cloud at first which soon lifted I set off with a very clear plan: follow the Barbon challenge event route to Occupation Road then climb up to…
Walk Leader: Glyn Number on Walk: 19 (and 2 dogs) Distance: 10.5 miles Weather: Glorious Sunshine The walk commenced at Sabden P&D car park having taken the register and lunch orders (food and drink)..... Sixteen plumped for…
Walk Leaders: Tom Number on walk: 14 + one dog Distance: 12.5 miles Weather: Dry and cloudy We met up at Barley car park and the weather was dry and cloudy. We followed the stream to the scout camp and through the woods. Then we went up the lane…
Walk Leader: Wendy Hodson No on walk: 18 + 1 dog Distance: 12 miles Weather: Sunny and dry Burscough has some of the flattest countryside in West Lancashire. After a brief history of the town and its major landmarks, we departed the northern platform of Burscough…
Walk Leader: Barry Wilson No on walk: 17 Distance: 13 miles Weather: Dry, set fair, sunny later in the day We left Arnside to walk southwest along the sandy beach of the Kent Channel before entering the Nature Reserve of…
Walk Leader: Harry Bretherton No on walk: 12 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Dry for most of the day The walk started from the car park at Freeport Shopping Centre and continued following the coastal path and finished outside the North Pier. The weather was…
Walk leader: Lynn Rossiney No on walk: 12 Distance: 18 mile Weather: Sunny and clear with a cold wind on the tops 12 of us set off from Egerton Cricket club towards Dimple and Catherine Edge on the Witton Weavers way. After stopping for elevense’s at…
Walk Leader: Andy Webster Number on walk: 9 walkers + Tilly Distance: 10 miles Weather: Sunny and clear Starting from the café de la lune we walked down the old railway track into Glasson Dock then up the hill to stunning views across the bay, picking…
Walk Leader: Pete Lang (ably assisted by Gaz Taylor bringing up the rear!) Number on walk: 24 + 2 dogs Distance: 11.4 miles with 1500'of ascent Weather: Everything !!! Hail, rain and glorious sunshine. …
Walk Leader: Pat Fergusson Number on Walk: 19 Distance: 10.5 miles with 1,520 feet of ascent Weather: Fine, cool, light breeze, clear views Spring is sprung! Livestock, new growth, wayside flowers in abundance - coltsfoot, wild…
Walk Leaders: Doreen & Gareth Number on walk: 19 + 1 dog Distance: 17.7 miles Weather: Dry, sunnier after lunch After the photo was taken we set off, passing Clapham Falls which were in full flow, and…
Walk Leader: Robert Lowe Number on walk: 22 + 3 dogs Distance: 10 miles Weather: Mist lifted, then bright apart from an odd shower. We started the walk from Slaidburn, and set off across the fields to eventually reach Croasdale House. More…
Walk Leaders: Karen and Ian Number on walk: 20 Distance: Morning 6.5 miles afternoon 6 miles Weather: Rain in the morning with blue sky in the afternoon. We set off from Curley’s in rain, climbing steadily past the Monscliffe Stone quarry up onto…
Walk Leader: Jane Anthony Number on walk: 26 + 4 dogs Distance: 10.5 miles Weather: Wet to start, sunny later We turned out on a rather damp Tuesday morning but by the time we started walking the rain had stopped and as the…
Walk leader: Adrian Houghton Number on walk: 28+ 2 dogs Distance: 10 miles Weather: Blue skies, sunshine, just like a summer day When we all met on Denham quarry car park it was jam packed but there was enough…
Walk Leader – Neil Harwood Number on walk – 17 Distance – 19.6 miles, slightly more than advertised! Weather – Warm, sunny and clear blue skies for most of the day! The objective of the walk was to create a route that was predominantly based upon the Burnley Way (BW), a 40 mile…
Walk Leaders: Gareth and Doreen Number on walk: 30 + 2 Dogs Distance: 10 miles Weather: Mostly dry with the odd shower We left Grimsargh, crossing fields and encountering the first of many stiles. After Clarkson’s Fold we walked…
Walk Leader: Peter Lomax Number on walk: 18 no dogs Distance: 15.5 miles Weather: Overcast with sunny intervals and occasional drizzle. Sue was scheduled to lead this walk…
Walk Leader: Neil Harwood Number on walk: 29 + 3 dogs Distance: 10.7 miles Weather: Dull with rain later on I set out to try and create a walk that was a little different both in terms of location,…
Walk Leader: John Clarke Number on walk: 15 Distance: 11 miles Weather: Snow for most of the walk The walk commenced at the car park of White Coppice Cricket Club. The initial part was in the direction of Chorley alongside the three Whitters Factory…
Walk Leader: John T Number on walk: 9 + 2 dogs Distance: 10 miles Weather: Snow, sleet & rain Nine hardy soles set off from Whitewell in a flury of snow. Due to high water levels a diversion round a tree was made to reach the stepping stones over the River Hodder, some under water, all…
Walk Leaders: Clare and Steve McNeill Number on walk: 27 people and 2 dogs Distance: 10.25 miles Weather: Cloudy and windy weather in the morning- sadly no 360degree views from the top of Pendle Clouds lifted in the afternoon We started off from Barley carpark along the road past the…
Walk Leader: Jean Bobker Number on walk: 16 Distance: 13.5 miles Weather: Dull The group assembled at Downham Car Park... We set off at 9am on the path to the south of Worsaw Hill and quickly arrived at the Calfs Head... Crossing fields and the A59 the group had a couple of detours and headed…
Walk Leader: Glenn Williams Number on Walk: 28 Distance: 11.5 miles Weather: Dry and sunny Well I didn't expect 28 to turn out so that's a first. After the photo shoot we headed up the Gorple track, then turned right through the…
Leader: John T Number on the walk: 19 Distance: 9.8 miles Weather: Very mild and sunny We set off from Abbey Village following the Witton Weavers Way north under the motorway viaduct to join the Leeds Liverpool canal. We soon left the canal and crossed some fields to re-join the Witton Weavers…
Leader: Sue Fagg Number on walk: 21 and 3 dogs Weather: Overcast, breezy with some light rain Length: 10 miles The walk was well attended despite a poor forecast of heavy rain which fortunately waited until later in the day. Starting walking south through some of Barton village passing the now…
Walk Leaders: Richard & Jackie Whiteley Number on walk: 14 Distance: 9 miles Weather: Pleasant December day; little wind & no rain The route started & finished at the Bridge House Tearooms, Wray (SD 6060 6747), where ample parking is available; providing refreshments are…
Leader: Jeff Parr Number on walk: 14 Weather: Fine Length: 13 miles The walk was based on the short route of Scarlett’s Stride, a former challenge walk named after General Scarlett, who was the Commander of the Heavy Brigade at the battle of Balaclava in 1854 and who is buried in the…
Leader: - Sue Lomax Number on walk: - 17 plus 1 dog Weather: - Morning breezy but dry, deteriorated from lunchtime to become rather wet and windy Length:- Just under 10 miles Setting off from the car park next to St Johns church / school in Whittle we made our way up towards Whittle Hills. …
Leader: Neil Number on walk: 20 Distance: 16 miles Weather: Cold but largely sunny in the morning – overcast in the afternoon. The shortening days and the distance of the walk dictated an early start of 8.30am meeting by the Leeds Liverpool canal in Parbold opposite the old windmill.…
Leaders: Glyn and Julie No on walk: 13 + 1 dog Distance: 15 miles Weather: Sunny but very windy later becoming very wet and windy Thirteen walkers and one the dog set off from Malham National Park Centre on a cold and fine…
Walk Report 13th November 2018 No of walkers: 19 Weather: Bright but with some threatening clouds Distance: 10.2 miles (average of the 2 GPS readings I was given) Having re-arranged the start point to accommodate a good lunch spot, we met in a residential…
Walk leader: Doreen Number : 16 at the service, 8 on the walk Weather: Rain to start, dry and sunny after 11.00am Distance: 11 miles We met at the bottom barn to commence the walk to the Bomber Memorial for the annual…
Walk leader; Lynn Rossiney Number on walk: 21 plus 3 dogs Weather; Lovely mild Autumn day Distance: 11 ½ mile We set off from the park and ascended steps to reach the motorway bridge, once over we crossed Manchester Rd to reach Grants Tower…
Leader: Paul Number on walk: 12 Distance: 15 miles Weather: Sunny all day Today our plan was to walk the long route not covered by last week’s short route walk. This meant heading off along the Witton Weavers Way to join the long route at Charlie’s Pole which we then followed back to Slipper…
Leader: Ann Holden Number on walk: 18 Distance: 10.1 miles Weather: Chilly start with bright blue sky and sunshine A chilly start to the Tuesday walk for the few walkers who gathered on the Glasson Dock car park - no longer free/£1, but (shock, horror) £2.90 for 6 hours. This…
Amble short route Marshals walk Leader: Julie Number on walk: 13 Distance: 17 miles Weather: Rain most of the day We all set off from Rivington Hall with a short route descriptor in our hands to check how well it now read and how accurate it was. As Julie was not familiar with the…
Walk leader: Jean Bobker Number on walk: 3 Distance: 16.5 miles Weather: Morning, very murky. becoming brighter after 2 pm It was a good day when three of us (Doreen, Gareth and myself) set off from The Pack Horse at Birtle above three small…
Walk Leader: Jean & Brian Moat Number on Walk: 23 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Sunny most of the day and very warm for the time of year It was warm weather but with a cloudy sky that 23 walkers and 4 dogs set out from Hurst Green car park heading through the village and across fields to…
Walk Leaders: Doreen & Gareth No. on walk: 5 Distance: 18.6 miles Weather: Morning – Cloudy and dry, Afternoon – sunny and dry We left the car park, descending to Leeshaw reservoir and then took the first climb of the day to Top of Stairs. …
Walk Leader: Pat Fergusson Number on the walk: 16 and two dogs Distance: 10.8 miles Ascent: 1,700 feet Weather: Unexpectedly lovely. Clear, mild but cool on the tops with a breeze The first of Wainwright’s “Walks in Limestone Country” intrigued me a couple of years ago and…
Walk Leader: Peter Lathom Number on walk: 10 Distance: 18 miles Weather: Lovely autumn weather We left the car park in Cartmel along the Cistercian Way before turning to pick up a section of the Cumbria Coastal footpath. The views…
Walk Leader: Paul Goodier Walk Distance: 11 miles Number on walk: 16 Weather: Dry and sunny We gathered at Ousel Nest Country Park car park at 10am and walked down towards the Jumbles and then turned right and up to Affetside. After a short drinks break we carried on…
Walk Leader: Greg Hickey Distance: 10 miles Number on walk: 13 Weather: Dry Thirteen members and three dogs gathered at my house on Todd Lane for a 10am start. We headed off down the disused East Lancs railway - formerly the site of…
Walk Leader: Ade Houghton No on walk: 21 + 2 dogs Distance: 14 miles Weather: Morning, very wet and windy. Afternoon, dry and windy A bit later than scheduled, an already soggy group of us left the car park at Newton and made our way along the…
Walk Leader: Barry Wilson Number on walk: 27 Distance: 13miles Weather: Overcast and warm 27 walkers plus three dogs gathered at Hurst Green Car Park on a pleasant Tuesday morning to undertake what was in effect a revised previous walk;…
Walk Leader: Doreen Number on walk: 15 Disatnce: 19 miles Weather: Warm and sunny The Heart of Bowland walk is an old anytime challenge walk devised by Dave Connelly a former member of our group. We left…
Walk Leaders: Doreen & Gareth No on walk: 29 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Overcast but warm in the morning with the sun putting an appearance in later after lunch The walk started with a climb from Spring Wood up Clerk Hill before turning along the…
Walk Leader: Jean Bobker No on walk: 24 Distance: 9.5 miles Weather: Fine , a bit overcast We set off on a nice day from Clough Head Car Park & Cafe, Haslingden up through the wood and turned right on the Rossendale Way (RW) passing Jamestone…
Walk Leader: Ian Wardle Number on walk: 13 Distance: 15.5 miles Weather: Sunny all day We set off from Hebden Bridge climbing up, very steeply at first, through woodland and fields to Hebden Bridge Golf Club. We crossed the course to join the Calderdale Way which we followed for a short while…
Walk leader: Sue Lomax No on walk: 25 Distance: 12.4 miles Weather: Sun, cloud and light "mizzle" A group of 25 of us and 1 dog set off from Prince William pub in Dalton. We walked down the lane past Athertons farm and continued on the tree lined track down to meet the…
Walk leaders - Glyn & Julie Watson Weather Mileage - circa 9 miles Weather - Sun & cloud As we arrived at Greendale View Kitchen early for breakfast the weather looked promising. After assembling for photographs 23 walkers set off on the road a short distance before cutting off onto…
Walk Leader: Lynn Rossiney No on walk: 31 plus 1 dog Distance: 12 miles Weather: A bit cooler than of late but very humid Once again I was amazed at the number of people who turned up. We set off towards the parks café and w/c, then made our way over towards Smithills …
Walk Leader: Sue Taylor No on walk: 8 Distance: 25 miles Weather: Generally cloudy with sunny spells Away with the Fairies, Sunday 22nd July 8 of use set off from the Hest Bank Foreshore carpark on…
Walk Leader: Kate Motley No on walk: 20 Distance: 10.5 miles Weather: Overcast but warm The weather was a bit cooler than of late as we left Parr Hall Farm on a mystery tour round Eccleston before continuing through fields to Church Lane and Toogood Farm…
Walk Leaders: Doreen and Gareth No on walk: 7 Distance: 12.7 miles Weather: Hot, dry and sunny With the prospect of a good day ahead, seven of us left Sabden to find the Devil's footprints left behind when he started throwing stones around in the…
Walk Leader: Jaqui Peakes No on walk: 7 Distance: 11.5 miles Weather: Cloudy but warm in the morning, hot and sunny in the afternoon From the car park we crossed Hornby Bridge and followed flat land along the…
Walk Leaders: Doreen & Gareth No on walk: 12 Distance: 15.3 miles Weather: Very hot, dry and sunny What with the Wide Awake Walk having to be postponed due to Open Access closures and England playing in the quarter final of the World Cup,…
Walk Leader: Richard Priest Number on walk: 14 plus 2 dogs Distance: 9.9 miles Weather: Hot and sunny On another glorious day 14 people gathered in the Crook O Lune car park keen to know how bad the forthcoming scramble would be. I gave away very little, just in case they ran…
Walk Leader: Richard Priest Number on walk: 8 Distance: 23.4 miles Height Climbed 4,970 feet On a bright sunny morning we gathered outside Berry Brow train station, Huddersfield. I'm not sure what the locals made of 8 walkers setting out from this urban setting @ such an early hour! We…
Walk Leader: David Whittaker Number on walk: 19 Distance: 8 miles Weather: Very hot and sunny In beautiful weather 18 walkers met at Hollins Lane where they had a slightly delayed start due to Jean B, who had only brought her Crocs, having to borrow a pair of Frank Watson’s size…
Walk leader:- Chris Seddon Distance:- 14.3 miles Number on walk:- 15 Weather:- Perfect hill walking day 15 people met at New Bridge, Sedbergh ready to explore what for many was a new area, the glorious Howgill Fells. The weather was kind, a mix of sun and cloud but not too hot. Clear views were…
Walk Leader: Jane Anthony Number on walk: 22 Distance: 10 miles We (22 plus 1 dog) gathered in Chipping Car Park (selected for its conveniences which alas were closed!) We set off out of Chipping past the war memorial onto the road to Leagram Hall, leaving the road after a short stretch and…
Walk Leader: Ian Number on walk: 10 Distance: 15.5 miles With thick mist all day we saw nothing of the beautiful scenery in this area. Even in such bad weather conditions we still walked the planned route taking us up and over Crag Hill and Great Coum then back up to follow the ridge of Barkin…
Walk Leader: John T Number on walk: 13 Distance: 10.5 miles A brilliant walk on a brilliant day. We set off from the Inn at Whitewell and crossed the River Hodder via the stepping stones. We then crossed very colourful fields full of wild flowers on our climb up to the woods at Whitemore. We…
Walk Leader: Clare & Steve McNeil No on walk: 7 Distance: 13 miles 7 of us met at 9am and 2 and a dog at 10am. Our paths didn't cross until our return to the car park- a sweet reunion, albeit short! A breezy chilly start gave way to a glorious day. The scenery was beautiful enhanced by the calls…
Walk leader: Jackie Whiteley No on walk 20 Distance: 10.1 miles On a lovely sunny day, 20 set off on a circular walk over Harrisend Fell from Scorton Picnic Site. Our route took us south to Scorton village past Cleveleymere and Scorton lakes and then up Snowhill Lane to the footpath through Ghyll…
Leader: Jaqui No on walk: 13 Distance: 24.5 miles Weather: Sunny spells all day To celebrate its 40th anniversary West Lancs group decided to re-run a few of their early challenge walks, the Sirloin Stroll is one of them. First run in 1989 but abandoned when someone decided to install a…
Number On Walk - 19 Weather - Sunny & Warm Distance - 9.5 Miles Setting off at 10am prompt the group made their way to the re-opened Martholme Viaduct via the new walkway along the railway line. Although the north end of the viaduct is not yet opened, we went on the viaduct to take in…
Temple, Hill and Tower. May 1st Walk leader Sue Lomax No on walk 14 Distance 14 miles Amazingly the weather was on our side today, some sunshine, breezy and the odd cloud. First time for months we all returned with clean boots (although Mac lost his sole!!). The…
Walk Leader: Glenn Williams No on walk: 9 Distance: 11 miles Nine people turned out for this little sortie. Weather: dry morning, light rain after dinner but dry under foot, alleluia! The start point was the Memorial Park, Great Harwood, heading North…
Leader:- John E No on walk:- 11 Distance:- Just under 13 mls Weather:- Morning Showers Fine Afternoon As part of Celebrating 40 years of West Lancs LDWA, the walk took in some sections of the Original Whittle Wander. 11 members set off from Botany Bay to head up Healey Nab, (very muddy after…
Leader John Crook No on walk 8 Distance 13 miles Weather Wet morning, dry afternoon It was a misty, drizzly morning as 8 walkers and 2 dogs set off from the car park along Catherine Edge. After a couple of miles we passed…
Leader:- Doreen & Gareth Number on walk:- 19 Distance:- 21 miles Weather:- Sunny and dry In 1982 when the Amble was first planned as an event, and before the days of Gps’s and open access, routes were measured on the maps using a piece of cotton thread. Although the Amble was said to be 21…
Leader: Jeff Parr Number on walk: 17 Distance: 11 miles Weather: Sunny and dry After a recent recce the original route which I had planned to go over the Martholm viaduct had to be altered, due to the fact that it was not open after all, despite reports in the local newspaper - …
Leader: Sue Fagg Number on walk: 20 plus 4 dogs Distance: 10.5 miles Weather: Dry with little wind and some afternoon sunshine Walkers gathered by the Methodist Chapel in the conservation…
Walk Leaders: John Number on walk: 14 Distance: 12 miles Weather: Bright and sunny, cold with light dusting of powder snow. At 10am we set off in bright sunshine & light powder snow which was the (icing on the cake)…
Walk leader - John Evenden Distance - 13 miles. Number on walk - 11 Weather - Rain at first fine and bright later. Very muddy underfoot. The day started cold and miserable with light rain. however sunshine was forecast about mid day. 11 members +1 dog set off from Beetham crossing…
The Pictures:- Start of walk in Huncoat To view all of Shirley's 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- : David Whittaker …
Walk leader: Lynn Rossiney Number on walk 26 Weather: quite mild for January with heavy rain later Distance: 11 miles As this was my first walk for West Lancs I was pleasantly surprised when 26 people turned up. Starting at Whalley Abbey we set off towards the river Calder and the boundary…
Walk Leader: Peter Latham Number on walk 9 Weather: A beautiful cold day with winter sunshine throughout and little wind Distance: approx. 13 miles Nine walkers assembled in the car park of the Pheasant Inn Allithwaite on a beautiful winter day. Due to muddy conditions some adaptation of the…
Walk Leaders: Steve & Sue Number on walk: 6 Weather: Bitterly cold It was bitterly cold in the car park at Hollingworth Lake and we were concerned about how the conditions would be on the tops. On checking there had been a missed telephone call and a text from John who had been…
Walk Leaders: John Number on walk: 20 Distance: 10 miles Weather: Cold with showers Leaving Abbey Village we crossed some very muddy fields as we climbed to reach Tockholes. From here the going was much better as we…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'. To continue click small arrow on the right of your screen. The Walk:- Walk leader - Stan Bradshaw Distance -…
After having a spell of very grey, damp days recently it was good to come out with the sun shining and a much fresher feel to the day. Fifteen of us set off from Adlington making our way through fields and Slacks Farm to the Bay Horse PH - a pub we used to have the Pudding Plod from until we…
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 the first picture to view in full screen. To continue click on small arrow on the right of your screen. The Walk:- Walk Leaders - Glyn and Julie Watson. Distance -…
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. To continue click arrow on right. The Walk:- Walk leader - Brian Siddle. Distance - A little over 13 miles.…
FIVE RESERVOIRS – MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2016 Walk Leader Harry Bretherton (with much appreciated input from 13 others). The day started dry but rather overcast as 14 of us (plus Levi the dog) left the car park of the Royal Arms, Tockholes. The intention of the walk was to go round the…
On the drive up the motorway I wondered what the conditions underfoot would be for this walk as, on the previous weeks recce, they were pretty bad with loads of mud and flooded lanes. However, for the 15 people who turned up conditions today were perfect. There had been a hard overnight frost so…
A group of 20 people and 2 dogs set off from Dole Lane, Abbey Village on a rather grey overcast day. We initially headed past Red Lea Farm and on across fields to Higher Hill and the 17th century Higher Hill farm. A walk along the bridle way (following - at a very safe distance - a tractor…
The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, click on the following picture:- To view Stan's pictures taken on the walk 'CLICK HERE' then click on the first picture to view in full screen then on arrow on right to continue. To view Mark's pictures 'CLICK HERE' then continue as above. The Walk:-…
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 on the arrow on the right to continue. The Walk:- Walk Leader - Jaqui Peaks. On Tuesday morning we…
The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, click on the following picture:- To view Stan's pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE' then click on the first picture to view in full screen. To continue click on small arrow on the right of your screen. To view Mark's pictures click 'HERE. The…
Tuesday October 25th Twelve walkers, including a new member Mark & 3 dogs set off from the Crook O’Lune car park in perfect sunshine along the bank of the river. The river was crossed over an interesting waterworks bridge before progress was made along the Crook eventually taking a route away…
North Turton Trail Oct. 22nd On a bright but chilly morning 10 walkers and 2 dogs set off from Crookfield car park along the track to Catherine Edge and over the moor, above Belmont and Delph reservoirs, to cross the A666 Bolton – Blackburn Road. We then climbed to the top of Turton…
16 group members eventually got together at Doffcocker Lodge car park for the start of this walk – some of them, due to sat-nav guidance, having been on an exploration of the surrounding area before finding the parking area. We began by going round the lodge continuing along Old Hall Lane and…
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 full screen. Click arrow on right to continue. The Walk:- Walk leaders - Glyn and Julie Watson. Walk distance - 14.6 miles.…
Six group members were joined by John, from the Wirral, for this short notice walk from Settle on a fine but a bit nippy early autumn morning. Our route took us over Giggleswick Scar and into Feizor before continuing into Austwick where we had a morning coffee stop. Next came a climb through…
WITTON WEAVERS WAY TUESDAY SEPT 27th TWENTY WALKERS AND ONE DOG SET OUT THROUGH SUNNYHURST WOODS ON A MORNING WHICH DID NOT LOOK TOO PROMISING WEATHERWISE. A SLIGHT DETOUR FROM THE PLANNED ROUTE WAS NECESSARY DUE TO A MAJOR LANDSLIP IN SUNNYHURST WOODS, HOWEVER BEFORE LONG WE REJOINED THE PLANNED…
Just 5 walkers came to find out what the 3R's walk was all about. After a few guesses, I had to tell them it was about the 3 rivers we would cross during the walk, the Ribble, the Hodder and the Calder. The day was overcast, but stayed dry throughout, so that was a bonus.We crossed the Ribble at…
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 thumbnail picture to bring the pictures in full screen. Click arrow on right to continue. If you don't like the shaddows top and bottom of…
On what was supposed to be one of the hottest days of the summer, at last, 13 people and one dog set off for a tour of some of South Pennines reservoirs. Off up the Pennine bridleway to the junction of Ridehalgh lane then down into Calderdale and Widdop reservoir where the water was very much like…
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 on the first picture to view in full screen. Click arrow on right for next picture. The Walk:- Walk leader - John Titterington. Number on the walk -…
This walk was basically one of the Mid-Week Kanters which the group organised as events for several years. Seven of us left Chatburn on a good sunny morning following the River Ribble to West Bradford where we continued upwards passing Eaves Hall Country Club before making our way over the moor to…
Rivington Bottom Barn Tuesday 30th August Walk Leader John Crook Twenty one walkers and one dog set off on a lovely sunny morning, making our way past Rivington village school and Bowling club, along the track to Parsons Bullough Road and then started to climb through Lead…
3pm at Dole Lane, Abbey Village, and 17 members of the group gathered here for a four miles walk to the Cricketers pub in Brinscall followed by a fish and chip supper which was eaten outside by the lake. Bob and Margaret not only led the walk and did the organising but also ordered the weather for…
Haslingden Grane - Tuesday 16th. August 2016. The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, click on the following thumbnail. To view all the pictures taken on the walk click 'HERE'then click on the first picture to get full screen then slideshow then full screen. The Walk:- Walk leader - Stan…
The Pictures:- To view who was on the walk click on the following picture. To view all the pictures taken on the walk in Google Photos click 'Here' then view 'slideshow'. The Walk:- Walk Leader - Mac Calvert. After a few days of wet weather, enough to cause local flooding, the promise of a walk…
Seven walkers met at Settle station for the short train ride to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Arriving there just after 10am, we set off up the track to Sell Gill holes, under grey skies. A short distance past the pothole entrances, we took the (newish) 3 Peaks path across Sell Gill Hill, Sell Gill beck…
Skirethorns Lane, Threshfield - Tuesday 9th. August 16 The Pictures:- To see who was on the walk, click on the following picture. To view all the pictures taken on the walk…
A group of 20 of us and 2 dogs set off from the car park off Rivington lane. The forecast wasn’t exactly for wall to wall sunshine but we were hopeful that (as the weather forecasters had said) the expected rain would manage to stay away until 2.30pm. Wrong – but more on that later! The…
