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Wednesday, 1st
August 2012
| Walk: |
Worsaw End House, Worston
Moor, Scout Cairn, Ogden Clough,
Pendle
Hill, Barley, Overhouses Farm, Pike Law, Great
Coppy, Lane Head, Downham Beck |
| Start Point: |
Downham, car park |
Grid Ref: |
SD 784 440 |
| Distance: |
10.2 miles |
Ascent: |
2,460 feet |
| Weather: |
Overcast |
Time: |
5.5 hours |
| Comments: |
Another visit to Pendle Hill
with the intention to try out variations on a previous
route. From Downham I walked to Worsaw End then up to
the Scout Cairn. When I reached the wall just beyond the
shelter I turned right instead of going over the stile.
This took me to the higher reaches of Ogden Clough but
it was a rather boggy route. From the Clough I followed
the paved track to the summit then dropped down into
Barley. Taking the path to the west corner of Lower
Black Moss Reservoir I continued on past Windy Harbour
Farm to meet Barley Lane. From here my route headed over
Pike Law and across Great Coppy where the path made its
way through tall grass over very boggy ground. After
reaching Pendle Road I took a fairly direct path back to
Downham - good day but with some sections I would
not repeat. |
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
Looks like there is an infestation of ants in this garden
Worsaw Hill from the climb . . .
to the Scout Cairn
Pendle Summit - or Big End
The Black Moss Reservoirs from the summit
Christmas Trees?
A delightful garden at Ings End
The sign post is nearly lost in the tall grass on Great Coppy
No summer dress for these trees
Downham Beck
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