| Walk: | Marles Wood, Dinckley Bridge, Dinckley Grange, Copster Green, Bolton Hall | ||
| Start Point: | Marles Wood | Grid Ref: | SD 675 356 |
| Distance: | 6.5 miles | Ascent: | 1,080 feet |
| Weather: | Windy and overcast with sunny spells | ||
| Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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| Comments: | A pleasant walk alongside the River Ribble followed by lots of navigation through fields. The walk was taken from Ribchester Countryside Walks (2) but had to be changed in a couple of places due to inaccessibility. It was also extended to take in more of Copster Green. A pleasant low level half-day walk on a rather windy day. | ||
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Sales Wheel, a whirlpool in the Ribble. It occurs naturally as the river is forced through a narrow channel of rock then flows back on itself before resuming its course
Natural Arch
Dinckley Bridge - there has been a crossing point at this point for centuries
At one time people were ferried across . . .
and legend has it that the first boat was a 'trow'
Zooming in on Dinckley Hall, a 16th century listed building with a medieval cruck frame
A colourful bunch of clover . . .
which deserved closer attention
. . . then they come in threes
. . . or should I say 'fours'
Dinckley Grange - a modern looking development or refurbishment
A couple of coloured horses in the company of sheep and cows
Bolton Hall, a 17th century listed building, is hidden away behind hedges and fencing
I wonder where this stile originated from?