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

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