- Range Walking Club
Sunday
14th February 1999 - Barrowford and Barnoldswick area of
Lancashire.
Hot Pot Supper time once again but, before eating, you
have to earn it! Remember this is always a popular trip
so early booking is essential. The date is Sunday, 14th
February and we will be in the Barrowford and
Barnoldswick area of Lancashire for our walks which
include Pendle Hill. It is expected to be very wet under
foot, given the weather this winter, so boots are
considered essential for all walkers. There will be
no toilet stop en route but facilities are available at
the start of all walks. The Hot Pot has been arranged at
The Moorcock Inn at very reasonable prices. A change of
clothing and footwear would be useful prior to going for
supper. As usual the coaches will leave school at 0800
hrs prompt, returning to Formby by 2000 hrs. The cost of
travel is £7.00 for adults and £4.00 for children
and students. in full-time education and who were
formerly Range High School pupils. Please return slips
with cheque (not cash) to the school
office by Thursday, 4 February in an envelope marked
"Range Walking Club" .
'A' Walk
Starting from Barrowford we make our way over
fields and tracks to Roughlee and on to the witch village
of Barley. From here we ascend Pendle Hill (557m or 1825'
above sea level) where, with the right weather
conditions, the views should be magnificent. We then
descend northwards to the picturesque village of Downham
where we partake of lunch in the company of the ducks.
Wandering eastwards over Twiston Moor we arrive at The
Moorcock Inn.
Distance: 14 miles
- Ascent:
1700'
- Leaders:
Margaret Pegg and Adrian Simmons,
'B'+ Walk
We leave Barnoldswick via the 40 steps and
Bancroft Mill Engine in a. southerly direction then
follow tracks and paths to, Slipper Hill reservoir, views
along this way are impressive, As the Leeds-Liverpool
Canal exits Foulridge Tunnel we follow the tow-path to
Barrowford, then north along the Pendle Way to Water
Meetings (streams actually), then uphill to cross Pendle
Water via a most unusual set of stepping stones. (A must
for those who like to walk new the wet stuff). We
continue to Hollins Top and rejoin Pendle Way to
Admergill Water and on up to The Moorcock Inn for our
meal. where the coaches will meet us.
Distance: 10 miles
- Ascent:
1000'
- Leaders:
Barry Bord and John McEvoy.
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- 'B'
Walk
Starting from Barnoldswick We follow the B+ walk
(count the steps!) up to Manchester Road then eastwards
over Letcliff Hill and down to the Leeds-Liverpool canal
(Liverpool 85 miles). Walking north along the towpath to
Greenber Locks before turning northwest over tracks and
fields to the medieval village of Stock, then gently
climbing to Bracewell and on to Primrose Hill, From here
we walk east via a Roman road to Brogden Hall and then by
fields and tracks to Esp Lane and close the circle at the
coaches in Barnoldswick. The coaches will transport us to
The Moorcock Inn.
Distance: 9 miles
- Ascent:
500'
- Leaders:
David Poole and David Wake
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- 'C'
Walk
- Starting
northwards from Barnoldswick we walk by fields and tracks
to the Pendle Way then east to the Leeds-Liverpool canal
at Greenber Locks. We follow the canal for a mile or so
before striking out over low hills to Earby. From here,
if the weather is fine, we will have fine views of the
South Pennines. We then cross more fields to rejoin the
canal south of Barnoldswick and follow the tow path to
the town centre whence the coaches will take us to The
Moorcock Inn.
Distance: 6½ miles
- Ascent:
250'
- Leaders:
John McKay and David Turton