Wednesday, 29th April 2026
| Walk: | Spread Eagle car park, Sawley Road, Grindleton, Greendale Wood, Green Banks, Cob Manor, Beacon Hill, Smalden Lane, Till House, Acreland, Sawley Bridge | ||
| Start Point: | Spread Eagle car park | Grid Reference: | SD 777 465 |
| Distance: | 7 miles | Ascent: | 1,171 feet |
| Time: | 3 hours | ||
| Weather: | Sunny but with a cold, strong wind | ||
| Comments: | This walk was planned to explore Greendale Wood en route to Beacon Hill. This woodland area was developed to commemorate the millenium in 2000. and a dedication of a quarter of an acre was given to me as part of my 80th birthday present. It seems the symbol associated with turning 80 is the oak tree, representing strength, wisdom and resilience. Note: the stile at Till House was extremely difficult to navigate and would have been impossible with a dog if I hadn't got a friend who could halp me lift the dog over. |
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Sawley Bridge . . .
over the River Ribble
Approaching Greendale Wood . . .
where we found a bench . . .
where we judged . . .
the dedicated area to be
Cob Manor en route to . . .
Beacon Hill . . .
with Pendle Hill in the background
Marie and Sheila demonstrate just how windy it is here!