Monday, 23rd January 2012

 

Walk: Churn Clough Reservoir, Dean Farm, Pendle Way, Newchurch in Pendle, Barley Hill, Ogden Hill, Pendle Hill, Scout Cairn, Howcroft Brook
Start Point: Nick of Pendle Grid Ref: SD 771 385
Distance: 12 miles Ascent: 2,300 feet
Weather: Mainly dry but a short rain shower followed by a short hail shower and in the afternoon a brief blizzard Time: 5.25 hours
Comments: This walk was similar to the last one done in this area, but with the intention of exploring a couple of paths I saw last time (not marked on the map). It was an enjoyable route and makes the a total of 7 different ways I have climbed Pendle Hill.

 

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Sun breaks through the cloud, from Nick of Pendle

 

Churn Clough Reservoir

 

The sun puts the spotlight on . . .

 

Waterman's Cottage

 

Footbridge over Sabden Book . . .

 

and again looking towards Black Hill

 

Dean Farm is the oldest farm in Sabden Valley dating from 1574. Over the mullioned windows the weather worn inscription reads, "This house was built by Hugh Moore, son of Christopher Moore (eldest brother's son) and Lettuce, Hugh's wife, in the name of Our Lord God 1574".

 

Newchurch in Pendle is now in view

 

Witch (which) way?

 

St Mary's Church - ideal morning stop

 

Pendle Hill from just past Newchurch

 

Panorama of Lower Ogden Reservoir

 

Black Moss Reservoirs from the climb onto Pendle Hill . . .

 

and another view of Lower Ogden Reservoir - my route was just to the left of the small forest

 

Looking across to the Nelson area from Pendle Hill summit

 

The Scout Cairn marks the start of a very boggy section

 

It starts to snow as I cross Howcroft Brook . . .

 

and is almost blizzard conditions for about 5 minutes . . .

 

but before you know it the sky has cleared giving views of the Parlick to Totridge Fell ridge

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