Thursday, 16th December 2021

Walk: Hall Barn Farm, Cross Gills, Jumbles, Winckley Hall, Lower Hodder Bridge, Hodder Place, Stonyhurst College
Start Point: Hurst Green Village Hall car park Grid Reference: SD 684 382
Distance: 7.4 miles Ascent: 514 feet
Time: 2hours 40 minutes
Weather: Overcast
Comments: With a thick mist on Jeffrey Hill I changed my plans and headed for Hurst Green. I walk beside the River Ribble and River Hodder provided clearer views at low levels. Arriving at Cross Gills Farm the footpath was blocked as sheep were being gathered for injections. The owners were willing to try to create a way through for me but as I knew it was possible to walk down the opposite side of the fence and they told me that the gate I would need to get through was only fastened with barbed wire. Luna had a great time charging along the fields but had settled down a little after we had passed Lower Hodder Bridge and headed back via Hodder Place.

Reaching Jumbles Rocks . . .

the seat provided the perfect spot for lunch (again)

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