Our partners, Groundwork have put together a fantastic programme of guided walks for Rossendale and the Watershed Landscape this summer.
The following walks are all free of charge; simply meet the walk leader at the appointed time and place. Before your arrival, please read the important information below the event listings or on the programme flyer.
Sun 23 June
Coal Clough Windfarm (6 miles), walk starts at 12.30pm
A richly varied walk on the north slopes of Cliviger Gorge including steep valley scenery at Pudsey Clough, and passing the interesting Coal Clough windfarm.
Meet guide Peter Harris at the layby on A646, 1 mile west of Portsmouth. Grid ref SD 889 271.
Sun 28 July
Extwistle Moor (6 miles), walk starts at 12.30pm
Fine open moorland and reservoir scenery on the Lancashire Yorkshire watershed. The route includes an impressive stretch of the Pennine Bridleway.
Meet guide Marrian Tattersall at Hurstwood Reservoir car park, Hurstwood, BB10 3LH. Grid Ref 882 313.
Sun 25 August
Limersgate and Trough Edge (7 miles), walk starts at 12.30pm
A high level route on the north east ridge of Rossendale, tracing part of an important historic pack horse trail ‘Limersgate’, which linked Clitheroe and Rochdale.
Meet guide Marrian Tattersall at the junction of Flower Scar Rd (near to summit), Sharneyford, OL13 9UX.
Sun 22 September
Gaddings Dam and Langfield Common (7 miles), walk starts at 12.30pm
A high level route in superb Pennine scenery above Calderdale, passing Gaddings Dam and Langfield common, with excellent wide ranging views.
Meet guide David Humphries on Myrtle Street car park, Halifax Road, Todmorden, OL14 6JW Grid Ref 937 241.
Important information:
- A responsible adult must accompany children and vulnerable adults at all times.
- On your first walk you will be asked to provide an emergency contact number and inform the walk leader of any medical condition that may have a bearing on your ability to complete the walk (please turn up 15 minutes early if this is your first walk).
- The guides reserve the right to refuse to take people who, in their opinion, have unsuitable footwear or clothing, or who would not be able to keep up with the pace or length of the walk. This is for safety of the person concerned and the safety of the group.
- Whilst every effort will be made by the organisers to ensure the safety of participants and their property, please remember that everyone taking part does so at their own risk.
- We regret that dogs are NOT permitted on any of the walks, with the exception of guide and hearing dogs.
For more information please contact:
Secretary Arthur Baldwin on 01254 669060
or email
or www.valleyofstone.org.uk
