Sunday, 16th October 2022
| Walk: | Hookcliffe Plantation, Big End, Barley Lane, Brownlow, Hill Foot, Twiston Mill, The Wood, Twiston Lane, Downham | ||
| Start Point: | Downham car park | Grid Reference: | SD 784 440 |
| Distance: | 8.7 miles | Ascent: | 1,870 feet |
| Time: | 5 hours | ||
| Weather: | A very strong and cold wind on Pendle Hill but with some sunny spells later | ||
| Comments: | The first half of the route, which we have walked quite a few times, involves over 1,400 feet ascent in 2.4 miles!! Descending from the southerly end of the ridge to Pendle House we found that the route had been 'upgraded' to include rocky 'steps' breaking up the slope and a 'zig-zag' section added. After leaving Barley Lane navigation became difficult in places. Between Torrid Bank Wood and Hey House Farm the terrain was challenging with stiles being in very poor condition. At one stile the planks were missing, leaving just the posts to stand on - possible for humans but impossible for a dog! This section of the walk WILL NOT be repeated! Overall an enjoyable walk. |
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Nearly at the top of the zig-zag, looking north east . . .
and north west
Looks quiet but really very busy . . .
after posing . . .
Luna wonders where her treat is
Looking down to Upper and Lower Ogden Reservoirs beside Fell Wood