Walk Report

On a cold but clear morning fourteen people and two dogs ( Poppy the Powerful and Lola the Stroller) set off from a Car Park in Clitheroe for the the sixth and final leg of the Clitheroe 60K. Heading initially through the Castle park for our initial group picture with a good view of the castle in the background. We then went down to Edisford Bridge to join the Ribble Way before following the river down to Great Mitton where we had our early morning coffee stop, in front of the delightful church. Off again , still on the Ribble Way, we had a road walk to Lower Hodder Bridge , then followed a good path along the river Hodder eventually turning downwards and skirting Stonyhurst School to reach our lunch stop at Hurst Green with seating and an excellent cafe which some of us took advantage of to indulge in coffee and cake to go with our pack lunches. Following lunch we walked through Stonyhurst grounds and joined the Clitheroe 60K route. After going through a series of fields we again reached the River Hodder following it for approximately half a mile to Higher Hodder Bridge. From here it was through a series of fields back to Edisford . Then after crossing a small bridge made our way back to Clitheroe via a wonderful view of the the weir, on the Ribble, and Waddow Hall. Many Thanks to everyone who joined me. Cheers Roger

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