Walk: | Worsaw End, Worston Moor, Scout Cairn, Big End, Downham Moor, Downham Beck | ||
Start Point: | Downham car park | Grid Reference: | SD 784 440 |
Distance: | 7.5 miles | Ascent: | 2,070 feet |
Time: | 3.5 hours | ||
Weather: | Sunny & hot | ||
Comments: | After reaching the trig point on Pendle Hill I took the gravel path descent then ascended again when it met the 'tourist' path. From the wall stile I took the lower path contouring round the side of the hill instead of going over the top. I met three people who were taking photos of a well and spring. They told me that the well had links to George Fox who had taken a drink here after his vision at the top of the hill. George Fox described a vision on Pendle Hill in 1652, during the early years of the Quakers: As we travelled, we came near a very great hill, called Pendle Hill, and I was moved of the Lord to go up to the top of it; which I did with difficulty, it was so very steep and high. When I was come to the top, I saw the sea bordering upon Lancashire. From the top of this hill the Lord let me see in what places he had a great people to be gathered. They also told me that it was also known as Robin's Well, referring to Robin Hood. |
Clitheroe . . .
and the Ribble Valley from the climb to . . .
the Scout Cairn
Only a couple of people at the summit, Big End, today
The well and spring I was told about . . .
and a hidden cup - anyone for a drink!!!!
It is a pleasant walk back into Downham