Sunday, 20th December 2020
| Walk: | Lambing Clough Lane, Dinckley Bridge, Marles Wood, Ribchester Bridge, Dewhurst House, Stewarts Wood, Lambing Clough Lane | ||
| Start Point: | Hurst Green Village Hall | Grid Reference: | SD 684 382 |
| Distance: | 6.5 miles | Ascent: | 621 feet |
| Time: | 3 hours | ||
| Weather: | Dry but dull and very muddy | ||
| Comments: | The first half of the walk was very pleasant but muddy. The second half of the walk was mainly over boggy fields which made walking more difficult. | ||
River Ribble looking downstream . . .
from Dinckley Bridge . . .
and looking upstream
Dinckley Bridge was replaced after being damaged by flooding after the storm in 2015
Near Marles Wood . . .
the River widens . . .
as it takes a sharp right turn and continues on towards Ribchester
Nearby a tree has been felled . . .
to expose the growth rings
Approaching the Ribchester Bridge . . .
and looking back from the opposite bank