Tuesday, 3rd September 2004
| Walk: | Osbaldeston, Park Gate, Osbaldeston Hall, River Ribble, Dobridding Wood, Mercyfield Wood, Balderstone, Osbaldeston | ||
| Start Point: | Mellor Village Hall car park | Grid Reference: | SD 654 308 |
| Distance: | 7.6 miles | Ascent: | 681 feet |
| Time: | 4 hours | ||
| Weather: | Sunny spells | ||
| Comments: | Some of this walk was on tarmac track but the sections through woodland were difficult to navigate and the footpaths were in a very poor state. However the section beside the River Ribble was delightful. It may be wise to reroute around Mercyfield Wood if repeating the walk. | ||
Looking across the Ribble Valley to Longridge Fell and the Chipping fells
Many years ago . . .
my daughter brought her horse here . . .
but it is now much bigger and more modern
Osbaldeston Hall is a Grade II listed building dating from about 1600
Looking east along the River Ribble . . .
then heading west past a few groups of ducks . . .
and a beach like area of stones
Continuing in a westerly direction . . .
we find the ideal spot for our lunch break . . .
where Luna has a good rest . . .
and poses for the camera
but is this my best side?
A handy bench provides another good spot for a break on our return ascent