| Date |
Distance miles |
Difficulty |
Title |
Description |
Leader |
Starting gridref |
| 27/12/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Buckshaw Heights - No stiles |
VG paths and tracks with no stiles or gates Meet at Buckshaw Astro Turf, Old Worden Ave, Buckshaw Village, Chorley PR7 7DG what3words: conductor.manages.envisage |
Phil G |
SD566210 |
| 26/12/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Derek's mince pie walk |
Country lanes of Bretherton and Croston. Low risk on easy paths No stiles and little mud. Park on Eyes lane Bretherton PR26 9AS what3words: dreading.sprains.grafted |
Derek |
SD471203 |
| 20/12/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Brinscall to Withnell |
Meet at Brinscall Baths car park, Lodge Lane Brinscall PR6 8QR what3words: exacted.reissued.snack |
Phil G |
SD627213 |
| 18/12/22 |
6.5 |
Moderate |
Pleasington - River Darwen |
Informative walk along the River Darwen with Helen Smith from the Ribble Rivers Trust. Meet at the free car park, Tower Road, Blackburn BB2 5GX what3words: guides.thin.friend |
Susan |
SD655267 |
| 17/12/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Cuerden Valley Park - No stiles |
Meet outside Clayton Green Sport Centre Reception, Clayton Green Road, Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7TL (free car parking on ASDA car park) what3words: indirect.dissolves.ruby |
Phil G |
SD576236 |
| 13/12/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks along the reservoirs to White Coppice |
Then up to Brinscall Hall returning through Heapey Mainly good tracks and paths. Park on Higher House Lane, Heapey just off Heapey Road. what3words: adopters.jugs.exonerate |
Dave M |
SD602193 |
| 10/12/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Whittle-le-Woods and Clayton-le-Woods - no stiles |
Meet in the car park at the junction of Factory Lane and the A6, Whittle-le-Woods PR6 7WH what3words:checked.newer.hook |
Phil G |
SD578216 |
| 06/12/22 |
4.5 |
Leisurely |
Christmas meal with optional walk beforehand |
Walk: Rivington Footpaths of lower Rivington Meet at Rivington Primary School, Horrobin Lane BL6 7SE. what3words: inherits.swing.poppy Meal: Pre-booked Xmas Lunch at 13:00 which is a three course meal - £18.95 including tea or coffee. Booking with Pat B essential. |
Pat B |
SD626144 |
| 04/12/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks around Healey Nab |
Mainly good tracks and paths. Park on Weaver's Brow (beyond Cowling Road) near to the Lych Gate to Limbrick playing fields. what3words: under.notice.wheels |
Dvae M |
SD599164 |
| 29/11/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Jubilee Tower, Tockholes - no stiles |
Meet in the car park at Ryal Fold, Tockholes by The Royal pub / Ramblers cafe BB3 0PA what3words: chosen.madness.glimmers |
Phil G |
SD665215 |
| 27/11/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Buckshaw Heights - No stiles |
VG paths and tracks with no stiles or gates Meet at Buckshaw Village Community Centre, Unity Place, Euxton PR7 7HZ what3words: ballpoint.frozen.shepherdess |
Phil G |
SD565204 |
| 26/11/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Downham, Rimington and Skeleron Silver Mines |
Scenic Walk from pretty village across field paths and quiet roads. Lovely ice cream shop at end of walk. Meet at Downham Village car park ( toilets ) BB7 4BN what3words: strapped.blackbird.salsa |
Lilian |
SD784441 |
| 22/11/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Wheelton - Great Knowley |
A circular walk along canal bank, and fields. Meet at Whins Lane, Higher Wheelton, PR6 8HW. what3words: tailwind.remarried.perused |
Phil A |
SD605220 |
| 20/11/22 |
6 |
Leisurely |
Cuerden Valley Park - No stiles |
Meet outside Clayton Green Sport Centre Reception, Clayton Green Road, Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7TL (free car parking on ASDA car park) what3words: indirect.dissolves.ruby |
Phil G |
SD576236 |
| 19/11/22 |
8 |
Leisurely |
Sollom to Meresands Wood Nature Reserve and back by Leeds Liverpool canal |
Meet at Liverpool Old Road bypass, Sollom PR4 6HR what3words: sway.tissues.tenses |
Linda |
SD456187 |
| 15/11/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Charnock Richard Circular |
Passing by Old Hall and venturing into Coppull Meet at Charnock Richard C of E Church on Church Lane, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LJ what3words: performed.overt.feuds |
Phil G |
SD553157 |
| 13/11/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks through the Yarrow valley to Shaw Green then back |
through Culbeck and Euxton Park. Mainly good tracks and paths. Park on Pincock Brow, Pincock off Wigan Road, Euxton. what3words: airbrush.october.shower |
Dave M |
SD554179 |
| 12/11/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Abbey Village to Darwen Tower |
Meet at The Hare & Hounds car park PR6 8EF (car parking on Dole Lane, Abbey Village, opposite the pub) what3words: crackles.revised.tastings |
Phil G |
SD643223 |
| 08/11/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Buckshaw Full Moon Walk |
Meet at Buckshaw Village Community Centre, Unity Place, Euxton PR7 7HZ what3words: ballpoint.frozen.shepherdess |
Phil G |
SD565204 |
| 06/11/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Wheelton Circular |
Passing near Brinscall Hall Meet at Whins Lane, Higher Wheelton end PR6 8HN what3words: bronze.clattered.spits |
Phil G |
SD604220 |
| 01/11/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks from Hoghton rounding Hoghton Tower then through |
Jack Green and past Brindle Lodge. Mainly good tracks and paths. Park on Station Road, Hoghton off the A675 road. The walk will start at the railway level crossing outside the closed Sirloin Public House. what3words: life.broadens.either |
Dave M |
SD609268 |
| 30/10/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Parbold and Dalton Lees |
Along canal towpath to Parbold, mainly flat walk across countryside paths and back along canal towpath Meet at Bramble Way Car Park, WN8 7HZ what3words: lifeguard.overnight.pelt |
Lilian |
SD495104 |
| 25/10/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Brinscall to Withnell Fold |
Meet at Brinscall Baths car park, Lodge Lane Brinscall PR6 8QR what3words:exacted.reissued.snack |
Phil G |
SD627313 |
| 23/10/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks from Charnock Richard to Bolton Green |
Then through Pincock to Dam Wood and back to Charnock Richard. Mainly good tracks and paths. Park on Delph Lane, Charnock Richard, opposite Pole Green Nursery, Church Lane, Charnock Richard. what3words: driven.shirts.posed |
Dave M |
SD560159 |
| 22/10/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Wheelton and Withnell Circular |
Passing the Folds, golf courses and Halls Meet at Whins Lane, Higher Wheelton end PR6 8HN what3words: bronze.clattered.spits |
Phil G |
SD604220 |
| 18/10/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Anglezarke and Heath Charnock |
Paths and tracks over Chorley golf course then on to Anglezarke Reservoir returning across the fields in Heath Charnock. Mainly good tracks and paths. Park in the A6 lay-bys near to the canal after the traffic lights at Skew Bridge. what3words: fall.stole.villa |
Dave M |
SD597146 |
| 16/10/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Crook O'Lune |
Starting at Bull Beck Bridge picnic site, then onto Anna's Ghyll, Caton, Crook O'Lune and returning back along the river Lune to Bull Beck. Meet at Bull Beck Picnic Site East of Caton on the A683, LA2 9QR Car park free toilets 20p. what3words: alone.punchy.guideline |
Stephanie & Keith |
SD541649 |
| 15/10/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Brindle to Lisieux Hall via Carr Brook Linear Park,return via Denham Hall |
Meet at Brindle Community Hall Car Park, Water St, Brindle PR6 8NG what3words: manuals.thin.ascendant |
Phil G |
SD599241 |
| 11/10/22 |
6.5 |
Moderate |
Coppull Circular visiting Hic Bibi Nature Park and the Halls of Coppull and Blainscough |
Meet at Yarrow Valley Country Park Car Park, Off Birkacre Rd, Chorley PR7 3QL what3words: burn.thick.bunk |
Phil G |
SD570152 |
| 08/10/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Whalley, Sabden and Padiham Heights |
Good field and woodland paths, some walking on minor roads. Excellent panoramic views. Sorry no dogs ( cows with calves in some fields ) Park at Spring Wood Car Park, BB7 9TD ( £1.00 fee by debit card ) Toilets. Alternative along roadside on road opposite into Whalley. what3words: signature.spearing.daunting |
Lilian |
SD741360 |
| 04/10/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Worthington Lakes, Adlington and Arley Woods |
Good lakeside, field, canal and old railway tracks. Sorry NO DOGS. Meet at Worthington Lakes Car Park (A5106), Chorley Road, Standish, WN1 2XP what3words: dream.diets.figs |
Eileen |
SD581105 |
| 02/10/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Healey Nab and White Coppice |
Paths and tracks over Healey Nab then through White Coppice along the Goit to Logwood, returning across the fields in Heapey. Mainly good tracks and paths. Park on Higher House Lane, Heapey just off Heapey Road. what3words: adopters.jugs.exonerate |
Dave M |
SD597197 |
| 27/09/22 |
5.5 |
Leisurely |
Haigh Hall Ramble |
Good paths along fields, Plantations and back along canal bank. Meet at Old Station Car Park, Red Rock Lane, Standish, WN1 2UR what3words: blown.speakers.curls |
Lilian |
SD582098 |
| 24/09/22 |
13 |
moderate |
Upholland |
Starting at Beacon Country Park taking in Upholland down to Billinge Hill Beacon and returning through the edge of Orrell, passing the south of Ashurst's Beacon and back to the country park. Meet at Golf Club/Country Park free car park, Elmers Green Lane off Beacon Lane, Dalton - WN8 6SB what3words: remain.daring.racetrack |
Martin & Susan |
SD505066 |
| 20/09/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Plock Wood, Birkacre Lodges and Duxbury Woods. |
Good tracks but 70+ steps down to Plock Wood and a couple of stiles. Meet at Eaves Green Community Centre car park. Cottage Fields, Lower Burgh Road, Chorley PR7 3QE what3words: tent.tell.sings |
Eileen |
SD579159 |
| 17/09/22 |
7.5 |
Moderate |
Abbey Village Darwen Moor circular. |
Starting at Abbey village, Roddlesworth woods, Darwen Moor, Hollinhead hall, Tockholes Plantation. Meet at Dole Lane Abbey Village opposite Hare and Hounds Pub PR68DR What3words: prongs.lazy.meatball |
Steph & Keith |
SD643223 |
| 13/09/22 |
6 |
leisurely |
Anderton |
A gentle walk on good paths and tracks, some road walking. Starting from the carpark opposite Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Rivington - BL6 7RU. Then walking around Rivington reservoir, through Anderton and Rivington. what3words: seagulls.paddocks.deeper |
Phil A |
SD634128 |
| 10/09/22 |
11 |
Strenuous |
Fiendsdale Head, Brown Berry Plain, Totridge |
Along Langdon Brock and up to Fiendsdale Headthen over open moorland to Totridge Meet on Trough Road opposite Sykes Nab, off road parking |
Linda |
SD633512 |
| 06/09/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks through Drybones Woods and the Yarrow Valley |
to the Coppull Hall area. Mainly good lanes and paths. Park at the Birkacre Yarrow Valley Park car park what3words: video.short.racing |
Dave M |
SD570152 |
| 03/09/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Mawdesley to Rufford circular |
Mawdesley to Rufford circular with a stop at Tastebuds Cafe for tea and cake Meet at Mawdesley Village Hall, Hurst Green, Mawdesley L40 2QT what3words: retina.voting.slowness |
Eileen |
SD492150 |
| 30/08/22 |
4.5 |
Leisurely |
Mere Sands Wood |
Meet Sparks Lane, Rufford L40 1SU what3words: sediment.facing.muted |
Eileen |
SD460170 |
| 27/08/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Silverdale Green, Warton Crag and Jenny Brown Point |
Circular walk with superb views over Morecambe Bay Meet at Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay RSPB Nature Reserve ( free car park) LA5 0SW what3words: bunch.candidate.doctor |
Lilian |
SD477752 |
| 27/08/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Warton Crag, Jenny Brown Point and Silverdale Green |
Along Lancashire Coastal Path, through woodlands and lovely countryside, go over Leighton Moss and through the grounds of Leighton Hall. Superb views over Morecambe Bay. Meet at Warton Crag Nature Reserve Car Park ( free ) LA5 9RB what3words: sensitive.tipping.vote |
Lilian |
SD494730 |
| 23/08/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Hoghton Pleasington Figure 8 |
Pleasant countryside walk along good tracks and fields. Meet on Chapel Lane before the bends and Railway bridge PR5 0RX what3words: abstracts.stub.geology |
Phil G |
SD618268 |
| 23/08/22 |
4.75 |
Easy |
Longmeanygate evening walk |
Good solid paths along the river, through woods and Urban areas Crossing 4 main roads. Park in Longmeanygate opposite Hugh Lane. Post Code PR26 6TH what3words: parts.moves.rise |
Nigel |
SD524231 |
| 21/08/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Denham Hall |
Paths and canal to Denham Hall returning along the canal from Withnell Fold. Mainly good towpath and field paths. Park at Whins Lane near to Higher Wheelton what3words: importers.diary.embellish |
Dave M |
SD605220 |
| 20/08/22 |
10 |
Moderate |
Hebden Bridge, Stoodley Pike and Withens Clough Circular |
We start with a walk along the canal before a long gradual climb over to Stoodley Pike. We then head towards Withens Clough before heading back to Hebden Bridge. Lots of good tracks/paths but some fields and rough terrain. One steep descent and several stiles. Bring a torch if you wish to go inside Stoodley Pike! Walk start: Memorial Gardens, New Road, Hebden Bridge Postcode: HX7 8AF Several car parks available in Hebden Bridge: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/transport/parking/carparks/town.jsp?town=hebdenbridge Train station is only a 5/10 min walk from the start of the walk. what3words: served.cookie.handlebar |
Lynn B |
SD992271 |
| 16/08/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Wheelton Plantation and Heapey Moor |
Meet at Brinscall Baths car park, Lodge Bank, Brinscall PR6 8QR what3words: visa.curvy.screen |
Phil G |
SD627213 |
| 16/08/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Mawdesley Moss circular. |
Meet at Mawdesley Village Hall, Hurst Green, Mawdesley L40 2QT what3words: retina.voting.slowness |
Eileen |
SD492150 |
| 14/08/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Hurst Green Circular. |
Sweeping views on mostly good paths/tracks, Returning via the Rivers Hodder and Ribble, 1 stile. Park on the road or ABC Village Hall car park, (free but suggested £2.00 donation). Post BB7 9QE. what3words: blanking.drove.ballots |
Rod P |
SD684382 |
| 13/08/22 |
7.5 |
Moderate |
Sawley, Downham and Chatburn |
Rolling countryside to Downham and Chatburn then back along the river Ribble. Park outside Sawley Abbey Post Code BB7 4NH what3words: image.baker.slug |
Mike |
SD776464 |
| 09/08/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Heskin Hall Wander |
Pleasant countryside walk across fields and through woodland Park on Farmers Arms Car Park Heskin PR7 5NP what3words: soothing.bitter.graphics |
Lilian |
SD535156 |
| 07/08/22 |
6 |
Leisurely |
Clayton & Whittle Circular |
Pleasant walk along good paths with one stile. Meet outside the reception of Clayton Green Sports Centre, Clayton Green (use the ASDA carpark) . PR6 7TY what3words: kidney.trample.tubesì |
Phil G |
SD577237 |
| 02/08/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Wallsuches and Two Lads |
A pleasant walk along mostly good tracks up to Two Lads. Great views on a clear day, returning through Horwich and Wallsuches. Meet outside the entrance to Curley's near Georges Lane. BL6 6PP what3words: event.basket.shortens |
Martin & Susan |
SD658115 |
| 31/07/22 |
9.5 |
Moderate |
Peel Tower, Holcombe Moor and Ramsbottom Circular |
Starting with a climb to Peel Tower, this walk takes us over Holcombe Moor and through the NT Stubbins Estate, Strongstry, Chatterton and Ramsbottom. Lots of good tracks/paths but some moorland stretches and fields, so a possibility of muddy/boggy areas. Pub/café/toilet stop in Ramsbottom before the climb back to Holcombe! Park at Lumb Carr Road Car Park, Holcombe Postcode: BL8 4NN Please car share if possible – limited parking on car park, and some parking on road. No toilets at start of walk. Please note: As the route takes us across a military training area, there is a possibility that the date and/or route may change (route may change on the day itself) if firing is scheduled on this date. what3words: squashes.spare.intend |
Lynn B |
SD781162 |
| 30/07/22 |
7 |
Strenuous |
Pendle Hill from Barley |
(Training for Aug Coast to Coast) Return down Ogden Clough Gradual Climb of 557 metres Park at Barley Picnic Site BB12 9JX Cafe and Toilets |
Mike |
SD822402 |
| 26/07/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Euxton Circular |
Pleasant walk along good tracks and fields. Meet on the car park on School Lane opposite Old School Lane PR7 6JH what3words: enlighten.ages.gave |
Phil G |
SD555190 |
| 26/07/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Astley Village to The Bowling Green, returning via Common Bank Lodge. |
Meet at Hallgate car park, Astley village PR7 1XA what3words: rabble.broke.bats |
Eileen |
SD575185 |
| 24/07/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Buckshaw Village Circular |
Scenic walk taking in the high viewpoints and lower woodland along good paths with no stiles. Meet at Buckshaw Village Community Centre, Unity Place, Euxton. PR7 7HZ what3words: warrior.reforming.matrons |
Phil G |
SD566205 |
| 23/07/22 |
11.5 |
Moderate |
Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall. |
A good warm-up walk for the August C2C stage. Taking in tracks and fields, partly on the Pennine and Calderdale Ways, through historic Heptonstall over Wadsworth Moor and back through Hebden Bridge. Meet at N.T. Clough Hole car park, Widdop Road, Slack HX7 7AZ what3words: barefoot.reworked.chilling |
Martin & Susan |
SD969298 |
| 19/07/22 |
4 |
Leisurely |
Walton-le-Dale to Penwortham. |
An easy walk along the River Ribble to Penwortham Old Bridge returning through Miller and Avenham parks. Park at the Capitol Centre and meet outside Waitrose PR5 4AW what3words: fell.closet.taken |
Martin & Susan |
SD553282 |
| 17/07/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Wheelton, Brindle, W-le-W, with a Denham Hill Viewpoint |
Scenic walk along good tracks, paths and fields Meet by the Clock Tower in Wheelton village centre PR6 8EY Parking along road in village on Blackburn Road what3words: tributes.upstairs.soaps |
Phil G |
SD600211 |
| 16/07/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Grindleton & Beacon Hill |
Scenic walk along good tracks and fields Meet near Duke of York Pub ( closed ) Grindleton BB7 4QR Parking along road in village what3words: inhabited.limelight.doll |
Lilian |
SD759455 |
| 12/07/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Hoghton Circular |
Scenic walk along good tracks and fields. Meet on Chapel Lane, Hoghton before the bends / railway bridge. PR5 ORX what3words: detriment.outlooks.occur |
Phil G |
SD619268 |
| 10/07/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Ribchester Circular |
Along the Ribble and quiet countryside to Stydd. Short stretch on road. Meet at Ribchester Main Car Park PR3 3ZH What3words : food.coherent.mills |
Lilian |
SD649353 |
| 09/07/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Bus Ramble Longton to Penwortham |
Catch the No.3 Bus from Penwortham Library, (£3.30), to Longton Brickcroft then walk back along the Ribble Way. Meet at the Hurst Grange Car Park, Hill Road Post Code PR1 9XH what3words: tens.unfair.launch |
Mike |
SD524280 |
| 05/07/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Harrock Hill via Eccleston Delph. |
A walk through fields and quiet roads. We have permission to use the Car Park opposite St James Church, Church Lane, Heskin. WN6 9SP what3words: liquids.removals.sleepers |
Mike |
SD526135 |
| 28/06/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Adlington to Arley Woods circular |
Mainly good tracks and a couple of stiles. Meet at Huyton Road, Adlington PR7 4HD what3words: exact.everybody.surreal |
Eileen |
SD601127 |
| 26/06/22 |
8.5 |
Moderate |
Tockholes, Feniscowles and Abbey Village Circular |
Passing several reservoirs, woodland areas and open fields. Walking through fields with livestock, so dogs must be kept on leads. One steep descent through woodlands, and several short steep ascents. Several stiles, and possibility of muddy fields. Meet at Roddlesworth Cafe and Information Centre Car Park (at the back of the Royal Arms), Tockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen. Postcode: BB3 0PA what3words: meanders.compiled.speedy |
Lynn B |
SD665215 |
| 25/06/22 |
10 |
Moderate |
Four Domesday Villages taking in Barnoldswick, Earby, Kelbrook and Salterforth. |
This is a rerun of the walk that we did in February in the pouring rain! Meet at free car park, Letcliffe Country Park off Manchester Road, B6251, Barnoldswick, BB18 5HF. Toilets at the start. what3words: flattered.mailing.submerged |
Martin & Susan |
SD879458 |
| 21/06/22 |
6 |
Leisurely |
Bamber Bridge to Whittle-le-Woods - BUS RAMBLE |
A pleasant walk through the length of Cuerden Valley Park on good paths, no stiles. Meet on Church Road, Bamber Bridge by the front of Ye Olde Hob Inn PR5 6EP what3words: bath.horns.rigid |
Phil G |
SD563252 |
| 19/06/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Walton-le-Dale and Higher Walton |
A pleasant walk through fields and tracks and return along the River Ribble. Park on Church Brow near the junction with Knot Lane PR5 4BB what3words: dime.valley.tribal |
Martin & Susan |
SD564282 |
| 18/06/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Feizor to Stainforth via Stackhouse and then Wharfe Wood |
Park at Elaine's tea room, either pay parking or eat/drink Please park diagonally at back of farm building and car share if possible what3words: rated.juggles.whites |
Linda |
SD795675 |
| 14/06/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Supermoon evening walk to Jubilee Tower (Darwen) |
Meet at Roddlesworth Information Centre car park on Tockholes Rd BB3 0PA what3words: whisk.beard.winks |
Phil G |
SD666215 |
| 14/06/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Higher Wheelton, Whittle-le-Woods Circular |
Meet on Whins Lane, Higher Wheelton PR6 8HN what3words: tailwind.remarried.perused |
Phil G |
SD605220 |
| 12/06/22 |
13 |
Moderate |
Healey Nab, Great Hill and Round Loaf |
Meet on Higher House Lane by T junction with Heapey Road and Tithe Barn Lane PR6 9BB what3words: direction.loopholes.vine |
Phil G |
SD603193 |
| 11/06/22 |
8.5 |
Leisurely |
Fulwood to Brockholes Nature Reserve. |
This walk goes through Woodland Trust Areas, around Brockholes and back via Haighton Estate. Meet at: Fernyhalgh Lane just before M6 Tunnel, PR2 9NU. what3words: spray.cubs.fluid Sorry No Dogs permitted, |
Mike |
SD557331 |
| 07/06/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Marles Wood, Salesbury |
A pleasant walk through fields and tracks, up to Copster Green and down to the River Ribble at Dinkley. Return through Marles Wood. Meet at Marles Wood car park - free ! Postcode BB6 8AL what3words: unusually.spindles.ranted |
Phil A |
SD676355 |
| 05/06/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Heapey Whittle Wheelton |
A pleasant walk through fields along tracks and towpaths Meet on Higher House Lane by the T junction with Heapey Road and Tithe Barn Lane PR6 9BB what3words: direction.loopholes.vine |
Phil G |
SD602194 |
| 31/05/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Bamber Bridge to Avenham Park |
Cafe in the Park stop. Meet at Irongate Rd. Post PR5 6UY what3words: gravel.wooden.took |
Mike |
SD555259 |
| 29/05/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Whalley Nab circular |
Park and meet on Accrington Road, Whalley B6246 opposite the Public Footpath sign BB7 9UE. what3words: crispier.siesta.refrain |
Martin & Susan |
SD737360 |
| 28/05/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Barbondale Circular |
Good tracks and quiet lanes with no stiles. Meet and park at Barbon Village Hall, LA6 2LL what3words: tuxedos.ratio.teachers |
Lilian |
SD627823 |
| 24/05/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Adlington Circular |
Good tracks, along canal bank and some road walking. Meet and park at Jubilee Playing Fields , Station Rd, Adlington PR7 4HQ what3words: blurs.riots.easygoing |
Lilian |
SD600130 |
| 22/05/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Brindle Circular (calling at Hough Hill, Withnell and Ollerton Folds) |
Meet in the car park for the Brindle Community Hall PR6 8NH what3words: chitchat.measuring.rich |
Phil G |
SD600242 |
| 21/05/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Glasson Dock |
A circular walk along parts of the Lancashire Coastal Way, Lancaster canal and Thurnham. Mainly good tracks and fields. Meet at Glasson Dock chargeable car park. LA2 0DH what3words: bathtubs.marble.importing Steph&Keith |
Steph & Keith |
SD447560 |
| 17/05/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Croston to Euxton Bus Ramble |
Meet at Chorley Bus Interchange to catch 12.30 bus at Stand L PR7 1AQ what3words: giving.exact.tribe |
Phil G |
SD586175 |
| 17/05/22 |
4 |
Leisurely |
Plock Wood, Yarrow Valley and Duxbury Woods. |
Good tracks but 70+ steps down to Plock Wood and a couple of stiles. Meet at Eaves Green Community Centre car park. Cottage Fields, Lower Burgh Road, Chorley PR7 3QE what3words: tent.tell.sings |
Eileen |
SD579159 |
| 14/05/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Lytham to Freckleton bus ramble |
Along the coastal path passing Lytham Dock and Warton Aerodrome A flat walk with very few stiles. Meet at the Village free library car park in Freckleton sign posted from the A584 roundabout. PR4 1PB Toilets, cafe & Pubs. We shall catch the No 68 bus to Lytham (cost three pounds or use bus pass). what3words: hides.rational.soils |
Mike |
SD432290 |
| 10/05/22 |
6 |
moderate |
Dressers Arms to White Coppice and return. |
Park on the Dressers car park. Pleasant walk through fields and lanes to the Cricket ground. what3words: allowable.flanked.caused |
Geoff |
SD604211 |
| 10/05/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Healey Nab, Limbrick |
Meet at cul de sac opposite The Queen Vic chippy, Carr Lane, Chorley. PR7 3JP what3words: tummy.intend.skirt The long way round, along the river yarrow, and up to Anglezarke reservoir. |
Phil A |
SD589160 |
| 03/05/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Heapey and Brinscall Area |
Meet at the White Coppice Nursery PR6 9DE what3words: shunning.complains.gambles |
Mike |
SD617140 |
| 03/05/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Evening Walk Higher Walton and Hoghton area |
Meet in car park at the rear of childrens nursery, Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton PR5 4DJ what3words: mason.police.swept |
Martin & Susan |
SD576275 |
| 01/05/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Walk through fields and lanes around Hoghton Bottoms. |
Park on Station Road near Sirloin Pub (closed) what3words: budding.bets.jots |
Mike |
SD609268 |
| 30/04/22 |
8 |
Moderate |
Cuerden Valley Park to Bamber Bridge |
Park at the ASDA, Clayton Green but meet outside the Sport Centre reception entrance. PR6 7JY Facilities available, good paths but no stiles. what3words: damp.shapeless.soap |
Phil G |
SD576237 |
| 26/04/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks around Duxbury and Chorley Golf Course |
Mainly good tracks and paths. Park at the Duxbury Park and Golf Club car park what3words: office.hits.penny |
Dave M |
SD587152 |
| 24/04/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Heapey Reservoirs to Brinscall Hall |
Meet on Higher House Lane by T junction with Heapey Road and Tithe Barn Lane PR6 9BB what3words: direction.loopholes.vine |
Phil G |
SD603193 |
| 23/04/22 |
12.5 |
Moderate |
High Cup Nick |
A challenging (2400 foot climb) but rewarding walk that provides incredible views over the remote and unspoilt North Pennines, over Murton Pike and the beautifully glaciated valley of High Cup Nick returning via the Pennine Way. Park and meet at the free car park in Dufton, CA16 6DB. Limited space, please car share where possible. Toilets available at the start. what3words: walls.speeded.pulse Prior booking is essential as this walk will only go ahead in fine weather with good visibility. Martin & |
Martin & Susan |
NY689249 |
| 19/04/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Brinscall to Roddlesworth over the moors |
Meet by Brinscall Swimming Baths on Lodge Bank PR6 8QU what3words: skunks.standard.trickles - |
Phil G |
SD628214 |
| 16/04/22 |
10 |
Moderate |
Singing Ringing Tree |
Meet at Towneley Car Park, Todmorden Road, Pike Hill, Burnley BB11 3RN Brown info sign on main road says Towneley Picnic Area - (one pound fifty pence all day). Clowbridge reservoir, Singing Ringing Tree, Cliviger and Towneley Park. what3words: clap.duke.flood Leaders: Martin & |
Martin & Susan |
SD851306 |
| 12/04/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Beamers Trail (part of the Witton Weavers Way) |
A circular walk from Witton Country Park to Hoghton Bottoms and back, passing the Alfred Wainwright Memorial, Billinge Wood and Pleasington Priory. Mainly good tracks/paths but some muddy fields and several stiles. Toilets and cafe at the Pavilion, near start of walk. Meet at Tower Road car park, Witton Country Park (free). what3words: quench.sage.leap Postcode: BB2 5LE |
Lynn B |
SD655267 |
| 10/04/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Downham, Rimington & Skeleron Silver/ Lead Mines |
Field paths and quiet roads with scenic views of Pendle and The Three Peaks. Meet at Downham Village Car Park / toilets (free). Go down Main Street, right over bridge and past the Ice Cream Cafe then turn right. what3words: strapped.blackbird.salsa Postcode BB7 4BS |
Lilian |
SD784440 |
| 09/04/22 |
13 |
Moderate |
Wyre Way Scorton to Dolphinholme (with a visit to Nicky Nook on the return leg) |
Meet on Gubberford Lane near Springfield Gardens, Scorton what3words: fires.chariots.noun |
Phil G |
SD502486 |
| 09/04/22 |
12 |
Moderate |
Wyre Way - Scorton to Dolphinholme (with a visit to Swainshead Hall, Harrisend Fell & Nicky Nook on the return leg) |
Meet on Gubberford Lane near Springfield Gardens, Scorton what3words: fires.chariots.noun |
Phil G |
SD502486 |
| 05/04/22 |
6.5 |
Moderate |
Tolkien Trail |
Park in Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley Memorial Hall car park, Avenue Rd, Hurst Green, Clitheroe BB7 9QB. Parking is free, though voluntary donations of £2 are welcome. Based on the Tolkien Trail, starting at Hurst Green, the walk follows the banks of the River Ribble and River Hodder before taking in Stonyhurst College and the surrounding woodland and countryside. Just one or two stiles what3words: employ.flips.endearing |
Alan |
SD684381 |
| 03/04/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths to Solomon's Temple then moorland paths to Roddlesworth |
Reservoir and Abbey Village. Mainly good tracks and paths. Park at the Brinscall Baths car park or nearby road. what3words: improves.submerge.booster |
David M |
SD627213 |
| 02/04/22 |
10 |
Moderate |
Staveley Tarns & riverside return |
(Good paths with several ladder stiles) /1500ft total (sometimes steep) ascent leisurely paced jaunt to Staveley Tarns returning along River Kent for refreshment in Hawkshead Brewery Beer Hall if wished. Meet outside the Beer Hall (LA8 9LR) in Staveley's (free parking) Mill Yard. Cafe's either side with loos if needed. what3words: detonated.leave.repay Car share from free Park&Ride car park at J34 M6 if wished and covid compliant. |
Stephen |
NY470984 |
| 29/03/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Hoghton Circular |
Meet on Chapel Lane before the bends by the railway bridge PR5 0RY what3words: flat.arranges.schedules |
Phil G |
SD619268 |
| 27/03/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Chipping and Bowland with Leagram area. |
Low level walk with very few stiles. Start from the Chipping Village car park and toilets. (charge of two pounds and fifty pence) Post Code. PR3 2QH Caf and Farm shop available. Some alternative street parking. what3words: powder.memo.boil |
Mike |
SD622433 |
| 26/03/22 |
13 |
Strenuous |
Chorley 3 Peaks, Round Loaf, Great Hill, Winter Hill and Rivington Pike. |
Meet on Anglezarke Embankment, Knowsley Lane what3words: comment.ultra.swinging |
Phil G |
SD621156 |
| 22/03/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Country lanes of Bretherton and Croston. |
Low risk on easy paths No stiles and little mud. Park on Eyes lane Bretherton PR26 9AS what3words: dreading/sprains/grafted |
Derek |
SD471203 |
| 20/03/22 |
5.5 |
Leisurely |
Worden Park to Wymott |
Along the river Lostock. Meet on Parkgate Drive, Wade Hall, Leyland Postcode PR25 1BU what3words: fuzzy.wings.rank |
Mike |
SD535214 |
| 19/03/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
Orrell Water Park and Billinge Hill Circular |
Scenic views over Welsh Hills, some paths may be muddy Meet at Orrell Water Park Car Park on Lodge Lane WN5 7AT what3words: hotel.likening.blindfold |
Lilian |
SD532035 |
| 15/03/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Buckshaw Torchlight Walk |
Buckshaw Torchlight Walk from the Buckshaw Astro Turf car park on Old Worden Ave, PR7 7DG what3words: pacemaker.coaster.afraid |
Phil G |
SD566211 |
| 15/03/22 |
5.5 |
Leisurely |
Croston Moss via Great Hanging Bridge |
Flat walk on tracks and fields. A few stiles. Meet at car park next to Doctors Surgery, Out Lane, Croston PR26 9HJ What3words: waking.node.bidder |
Eileen |
SD489186 |
| 13/03/22 |
6.5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks from Worthington Lakes towards Blackrod |
and Haigh Hall before returning along the canal and across Wigan golf course (Arley Hall). Mainly field paths and good tracks. Dogs are not allowed at Worthington Lakes Park in the car park of Worthington Lakes off A5106 Chorley Road. what3words: frames.judges.rehearsed |
David M |
SD580104 |
| 12/03/22 |
9 |
Moderate |
Smardale Gill Circular |
Along old railway track, over viaduct and Crosby Garrett Fell. Mainly good tracks and not too muddy. Approx 1 hour drive from Chorley Toilets available at Tebay Truck Stop Jnct 38 M6 Meet on road to left of Newbiggin on Lune on A685 , ample parking what3words: printout.family.tissue |
Lilian |
NY705053 |
| 08/03/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Turton |
A walk from Turton Tower partly on the Weavers Way and the Rotary Way. Mostly good tracks and paths. Meet in the free car park at Turton Tower. BL7 0HG what3words: bathtubs.vivid.spotty |
Martin & Susan |
SD730151 |
| 06/03/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Whittle-le-Woods |
Meet at Car Park off the A6 by junction with Factory Lane. A circular walk passing Lisieux Hall, Lucas Green, Whittle Springs and Tunnels. what3words: gears.croaking.wizard |
Phil G |
SD578216 |
| 05/03/22 |
10.5 |
Moderate |
Settle circular |
Walk past caves towards Malham and back by Stockdale farm Meet at the main car park with toilets, BD24 9JA. what3words: post.strumming.bats |
Linda |
SD819638 |
| 01/03/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Roddlesworth |
Meet at Ryal Fold visitor centre, Tockholes. A circular walk on good paths/bridle paths, no stiles, no mud, a few undulations. what3words: affirming.jolt.globe |
Phil A |
SD666216 |
| 26/02/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Bolton By Bowland and Holden Historic Walk |
Quiet lanes and paths, some could be muddy. Meet at Bolton By Bowland free car park and toilets BB7 4NW ( turn right after Bridge into village ) what3words: linked.buckling.assure |
Lilian |
SD785495 |
| 22/02/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks through Duxbury Woods and the Yarrow Valley |
to the Coppull Hall area. Mainly good lanes and paths. Park at the Birkacre Yarrow Valley Park car park what3words: video.short.racing |
David M |
SD570152 |
| 20/02/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Whalley Nab |
Mainly good paths and fields with few stiles. Park about halfway down Accrington Road, Whalley opposite the Footpath sign, BB7 9UE. what3words: escalates.outraged.solder |
Martin & Susan |
SD737360 |
| 19/02/22 |
11.5 |
Moderate |
The Chorley Circular Walk |
Mainly good paths with very few stiles. Meet at Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, PR7 1XA. |
Mike |
SD574185 |
| 15/02/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Parbold and Dalton Lees Circular - Canal towpath, woods and fields, |
Scenic views, some paths may be muddy. Park at Brambles Way Car Park WN8 7HZ, Turn left at bottom of Parbold Hill Off A5209 just before traffic lights. what3words: stumble.affirming.grabs |
Lilian |
SD495104 |
| 13/02/22 |
5.5 |
Leisurely |
Paths and tracks from Tarleton through Bank Hall to the River Yarrow |
then back through Sollom. Mainly field paths and good tracks. Park at the large car park in the centre of Tarleton. what3words: startles.whirlpool.owner |
David M |
SD452207 |
| 12/02/22 |
12 |
Moderate |
Witton Weavers Way (Turton Moor circular) |
passing Belmont, Delph and Turton / Entwistle Reservoirs Mainly good moorland paths and tracks. Park at Crookfield Rd car park, just off A675 Belmont Rd, BL7 8BG what3words: tingled.sprayer.masters |
Phil G |
SD665191 |
| 08/02/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths around Cottam North Preston |
Haslam Park, Millennium Ribble Link, Lea Town then back along the Lancaster Canal. Good paths and very few stiles. Meet at the UCLan Sports Arena off Tom Benson Way We have permission to use the car park adjacent to East building & the coach park, which is on the right as you come up the hill from the main entrance. Toilets and Cafe. Post Code PR2 1SG what3words: brass.orange.payer |
Mike |
SD602193 |
| 06/02/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Hoghton by Brindle Lodge and Stanley Grange |
Mostly good paths and some fields. Park on Chapel Lane, Hoghton, PR6 8NH. Meet up just before the bends and railway bridge what3words: fields.sandpaper.faces |
Phil G |
SD619268 |
| 05/02/22 |
10 |
Moderate |
A walk to four Domesday villages. |
Starting from Letcliffe Country Park, going through Barnoldswick, Earby, Kelbrook and Salterforth. Mostly good paths and some fields. Meet at free car park signposted off the B6251. Postcode: BB18 5HF. what3words: freshest.fells.hedgehog |
Martin & Susan |
SD879458 |
| 01/02/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths from Higher Wheelton to Brinscall then to Ollerton Fold |
and Withnell Fold before a canal towpath return. Mainly field paths, good tracks and towpath. Park at Whins Lane off A674 near to Higher Wheelton. what3words: press.educated.gobbles |
David M |
SD605220 |
| 30/01/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Anglezarke and Healey Nab |
Generally good paths. Meet at the cul de sac opposite Onestop store off Carr lane Chorley. Opposite Telent Post Code PR7 3JQ what3words: busy.recent.pill |
Mike |
SD590161 |
| 29/01/22 |
7.5 |
Moderate |
Scout Moor to Waugh s Well |
This walk celebrates the life and work of Lancashire dialect poet Edwin Waugh s 215th birthday in 1817 Walk Change due to injury. Linda Southworth and Mike will recite some of his poems. There is 450 metres of ascent. Good walking boots and poles are recommended. Slippery in places. Meet on street parking in Edenfield opp Rostron Arms. Postcode BL0 0JZ what3words: send.gosh.agenda |
Nigel |
SD799192 |
| 25/01/22 |
4.5 |
Leisurely |
A walk through Standish s woodlands created from reclaimed coal mining fields |
Park at St Marie s Church Car Park off the A5209 (Post Code WN6 0TB) what3words:///voting.lightens.goal |
Mike |
SD555100 |
| 23/01/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Area AGM Walk |
Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village to the Bowling Green and back. Postcode PR7 1XA. what3words: rabble.broke.bats |
Eileen |
SD576187 |
| 23/01/22 |
5 |
Moderate |
Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village to the Bowling Green and back. |
Postcode PR7 1XA. what3words: rabble.broke.bats |
Eileen |
SD576187 |
| 22/01/22 |
6 |
Moderate |
Nicky Nook Circular |
Good Paths but steep climb up Nicky Nook. Meet on main road near toilets in Scorton PR3 1AU (nearest post code). what3words: slept.unlucky.points |
Lilian |
SD530485 |
| 18/01/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Clayton & Whittle Villages - torchlight ramble |
Good paths, no fields, no stiles. Meet at The Ley Inn car park on Back Lane, Clayton le Woods, PR6 7EU. what3words: facelift.clutter.starts |
Phil G |
SD576237 |
| 16/01/22 |
5.5 |
Moderate |
Paths and tracks through the Yarrow Valley |
To Common Bank then up to Bolton Green before returning on good paths and tracks through Charnock Richard and Coppull. Good lanes and paths, one short section of field paths. Park at the Birkacre Yarrow Valley Park car park what3words: video.short.racing |
David M |
SD570152 |
| 15/01/22 |
9 |
Leisurely |
Fleetwood to Blackpool Tower |
Walk along Promenade to Tower and return by tram. Meet on prom near North Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN. what3words: landlords.moment.donates IF TAKING PACKED LUNCH PLEASE BE AWARE OF MARAUDING SEAGULLS |
Lilian |
SD340485 |
| 11/01/22 |
4.5 |
Moderate |
Brindle to the Folds across the fields |
Expect stiles and a strong possibility of wet boots etc. Park at Brindle Community Hall, Water St, PR6 8NH. what3words: wobbles.warns.painted |
Phil G |
SD599242 |
| 08/01/22 |
7.5 |
Moderate |
Circular walk round Brindle |
Mainly quiet lanes and good tracks. Very little mud. Meet at Brindle Community Hall Water St., Brindle, PR6 8NH. what3words: fizzy.products.scrolled |
Derek |
SD599242 |
| 04/01/22 |
5 |
Leisurely |
Great Knowley |
From Crosse Hall to Great Knowley, good tracks and paths, but could be muddy if bad weather. Return via canal towpath. what3words: factories.eager.much Park on Cowling Brow, meet at junction of Crosse Hall Street. |
Phil A |
SD595170 |
| 01/01/22 |
7 |
Moderate |
New Years Day Walk |
Rivington Pike and Tower. Walk starts at Rivington Lower Barn near Go Ape. what3words: rabble.broke.bats . |
Mike |
SD628138 |
