Tuesday, 30th October 2012

 

Walk: Churn Clough Reservoir, Sabden Fold, Lower Ogden Reservoir, Pendle Hill, Scout Cairn, Clitheroe Road
Start Point: Lay-by on Clitheroe Road, Sabden Grid Ref: SD 775 380
Distance: 11 miles Ascent: 2,024 feet
Weather: Dull with some mist Time: 5.25 hours
Comments: Today I tried a different route along the north side of the Sabden Valley to bring me out on Sadlers Height. From here I dropped down to Lower Ogden Reservoir and walked along its north side before heading towards Ogden Hill. From here I took an unmarked path to Deep Clough Spring and on to the trig point at Big End. Continuing along a route I have walked many times I passed the shelter and the Scout Cairn before tackling the boggiest part of the walk. From Mearley Moor I made my way across to Badger Wells Hill and followed some unmarked paths back to the car.

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A misty start passing Churn Clough Reservoir

 

Clearer weather with views over the Black Moss Reservoirs

 

Descending past Fell Wood . . .

 

Lower Ogden Reservoir comes into view . . .

 

but Pendle Hill is still in mist

 

Lots of autumn colours around . . .

 

but a little sun would show them off better

 

The cairn on Big End appears out of the mist . . .

 

and there are no views today

 

Walking into the wind - reflected by the smoke from Clitheroe cement works

 

Passing the shelter . . .

 

and then the Scout Cairn

 

A strange plant?

 

No, just a close up of a bracket fungus . . .

 

on a wooden bench near the car park

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