Sunday, 6th March 2011

 

Walk: Burholme Bridge, Whitewell, Stakes, Doeford Bridge, Knot Hill, New Laund Hill
Start Point: Burholme Bridge Grid Ref: SD 657 479
Distance: 9.5 miles Ascent: 1,100 feet
Weather: Mainly sunny with a cool breeze at times
Accompanied by:

On my own

Comments: An absolutely glorious day for walking with an easy route along one side of the Whitewell Gorge and back along the other side. One of the stepping stones at Stakes had been dislodged by ice during the winter so an extra 1.25 miles was added to the walk as I had to continue on to Doeford Bridge to cross the River Hodder. Great views to Longridge Fell, Totridge Fell, Dunsop Fell, etc. and pleasant green paths to tread, interspersed with some muddy tracks and a tarmac section.

 

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River Hodder from Burholme Bridge

 

Looking back to the Dunsop Valley

 

Signs of a different time

 

Farm at Stakes, a 17th century house with a Latin inscription above the door

 

Stepping stone across the River Hodder . . .

 

but one stone is missing!! (it can be seen downstream in the previous photo)

 

Doeford Bridge across the River Hodder

 

The river from the bridge

 

Impressive semi-detached (2007)

 

Glad I didn't need to navigate the ford

 

Whitewell Gorge from New Laund Hill, a perfect lunch spot

 

Dunsop Fell in the distance with Burholme Bridge in the centre

 

Cheese press last used in the 1860s

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