Thursday, 21st February 2013

 

Walk: Great Hill, Spitlers Edge, Lead Mines Clough, Anglezarke Reservoir, Stronstrey Bank
Start Point: White Coppice Grid Ref: SD 619 190
Distance: 9 miles Ascent: 1,400 feet
Weather: Cold but dry and sunny Time: 5 hours
Comments: A lovely day for a walk. There was a cold wind but it was pleasant walking in the sunshine. There are numerous muddy sections on this route but most of them were frozen and didn't cause any problems.

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Darwen Tower from Great Hill . . .

 

and zooming in on the tower

 

There is still some snow around . . .

 

but only where it has been banked up

 

Winter Hill still has snow on its flanks

 

You can choose from a gate, a kissing gate and an unusual ladder stile!

 

The Wellington Bomber Memorial can be seen . . .

 

as I descend . . .

 

into Lead Mines Clough

 

Limestone Brook . . .

 

with a number of waterfalls . . .

 

Waterfall and photographer

 

A small dell highlights the fractured nature of the rock

 

Anglezarke Reservoir - a favourite afternoon break spot

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