| Calendar |
| Sunday, 4th April 2010 - BACUP - COAL AND STONE
A northwards circuit from Bacup on old tracks passing a stone sculpture and sites of old coal mines between Bacup and Weir. (4 miles)
Meet Guide Marrian Tattersall at the Market Place, Bacup., at 1:30pm (start point 14) |
Sunday, 11th April 2010 - CLOWBRIDGE CIRCUITS (T)
Lots of choice on the splendid numerous hill-top circuits created on the Clowbridge Reservoir catchment. Accompanied by trampers. (up to 6 miles)
Meet Guide David Humphries at Clowbridge Reservoir lower car park, Dunnockshaw (may be a parking fee)., at 1:30pm (start point 23) |
Sunday, 18th April 2010 - NORTH WEST WANDER
An interesting walk on unfrequented paths north of Baxenden, including Peel Park and the Coppice, with birds-eye views over Accrington. (8 miles)
Meet Guide Paul Read in Rising Bridge Road (behind 'Spice Room'), Rising Bridge., at 12:30pm (start point 4) |
Sunday, 2nd May 2010 - NORTH GRANE QUARRIES
An interesting link route to the dramatic outcrops of Troy Quarry and passing the large modern workings of Jamestone Quarry. (3 miles)
Meet Guide Arthur Baldwin at Clough Head Centre car park, Haslingden Grane., at 1:30pm (start point 1) |
Sunday, 9th May 2010 - PEEL TOWER TRAMP (T)
Ascending Stake Lane to follow an old moorland track to the iconic Peel Monument. A 'there and back' route accompanied by trampers with splendid views over southern Rossendale. (6 miles)
Meet Guide Jean Blackledge outside the White Horse PH, Helmshore (please use verge side parking in Alden Rd)., at 1:30pm (start point 2) |
Sunday, 16th May 2010 - BLOWIN IN THE WIND
Impressive moorland and valley walk crossing Knowl Hill and the large scale Scout Moor Wind Farm to the superb upper Naden Valley. Walk will include some moorland terrain. (9 miles)
Meet Guide Mike Lee oppodite Owd Bett's PH, Rochdale Rd., at 12:30pm (start point 19) |
Sunday, 6th June 2010 - MOSS AND LANDGATE QUARRIES
A chance to enjoy the scenery of the landscaped quarries, hillside and moorland at Landgate and Whitworth Moor. (3 miles)
Meet Guide Derek Southward outside Shawforth Chapel, off Market St, Shawforth., at 1:30pm (start point 16) |
Sunday, 13th June 2010 - CRAGG QUARRY AND COWPE ROUND
Classic high level route with excellent views over the Cowpe Valley and a visit to the extensive heritage remains of Cragg Quarry. (6 miles)
Meet Guide Marrian Tattersall at the main car park opposite the former Royal Hotel, Waterfoot., at 1:30pm (start point 12) |
Sunday, 20th June 2010 - CRIBDEN RIDGE
Invigorating walk circulating the ridge of Cribden, dominating northern Rossendale, with extensive views in all directions. (9 miles)
Meet Guide Peter Harris outside the Friends' Meeting House, Crawshawbooth., at 12:30pm (start point 26) |
Sunday, 4th July 2010 - BALLADEN AND BEYOND
Exploring the old hamlet of Balladen and the neighbouring quarry sites and woodland at Horncliffe Heights (great views). (3.5 miles)
Meet Guide Arthur Baldwin outside East Lancs Railway Station, Rawtenstall., at 1:30pm (start point 9) |
Sunday, 11th July 2010 - CALL MY BLUFF - STONES OF GRANE
Tall tales from three experienced bluffers. Will you be able to spot the truth from the fibs on a stony circuit of the Grane Valley. (5-6 miles)
Meet three tale-telling bluffers at the Clough Head Centre car park, Haslingden Grane., at 1:30pm (start point 1) |
Sunday, 18th July 2010 - BY HILL AND VALE
A river and valley side walk with rich contrasts of scenery en route, crossing the Irwell Valley to the moorland Monument Waugh's Well. (9 miles)
Meet Guide David Humphries outside the White Horse PH, Helmshore (please use verge side parking on Alden Rd)., at 12:30pm (start point 2) |
Sunday, 1st August 2010 - CLOUGHFOLD SCRUBBING MILL
Probably the most important industrial archaeology site in Rossendale, the hub of an extensive moorland tramway system (some steep ascents. (3.5 miles)
Meet Guide Marrian Tattersall at the main car park opposite the former Royal Hotel, Waterfoot., at 1:30pm (start point 12) |
Sunday, 8th August 2010 - MUSBURY HEIGHTS QUARRY
An excellent quarry heritage trail to the impressive Musbury Heights Quarry, overlooking the quiet secluded Musbury Valley. (5 miles)
Meet Guide Jean Blackledge at Higher Mill Museum car park, Helmshore (please park at far side of car park)., at 1:30pm (start point 3) |
Sunday, 15th August 2010 - BREX'S BREEZY HEIGHTS
Climbing to a superb central vantage point with 360 degree views, following old lanes and footpaths to the open airy tops of Brex Heights. (7-8 miles)
Meet Guide Peter Harris at the bus shelter in Water Village., at 12:30pm (start point 20) |
Sunday, 5th September 2010 - FACIT INCLINE AND CHIMNEY
Introducing recent improvements to the incline chimney and following the former courses of moorland and mainline railways. (4 miles)
Meet Arthur Baldwin outside Shawforth Chapel, off Market St, Shawforth., at 1:30pm (start point 16) |
Sunday, 12th September 2010 - FOSSIL DETECTIVES
Seeking out fossils on the Pennine watershed at Todmorden Moor, tracing evidence of former life on mine sites and streams (rough terrain. (5 miles)
Meet Guide Arthur Baldwin at the junction of Flower Scar Road (near to summit), Sharneyford, at 1:30pm (start point 22) |
Sunday, 19th September 2010 - OVER THE WATERSHED
A high level route over the eastern ridge of Rossendale's Pennine watershed to the attractive clough scenery on the Calderdale side. (8 miles)
Meet Guide David Humphries outside Shawforth Chapel, off Market St, Shawforth., at 12:30pm (start point 16) |
Sunday, 3rd October 2010 - WALLS UP PLUNGE
A closer look at walling, flag fencing and old mill remains in the attractive woodland scenery of the splendid Plunge Valley. (3 miles)
Meet Guide Jean Blackledge in Exchange St, off Market St, Edenfield., at 1:30pm (start point 7) |
Sunday, 10th October 2010 - THURNS HEAD AND AB TOP
Stone everywhere overlooking the Cowm Valley. A rich heritage walk following an exciting moorland tramway from Thurns Head to Ab Top. (5-6 miles)
Meet Guide Marrian Tattersall outside Whitworth Museum, North St car park, off Market St, Whitworth., at 1:30pm (start point 17) |
Sunday, 17th October 2010 - HOLCOMBE AND REDISHER
A woodland and moorland walk of great variety and impressive views, including National Trust woods, Pilgrims Cross and riverside return. (8 miles)
Meet Guide Mike Lee opposite the entrance to Cuba Industrial Estate, Bolton Rd North, Stubbins., at 12:30pm (start point 8) |
Sunday, 7th November 2010 - LEE QUARRY ARCHAEOLOGY TRAIL (T)
A look at the fascinating industrial archaeology trail of Lee Quarry - an insight into quarrying on a massive scale (+ trampers). (3.5 miles)
Meet Guide Arthur Baldwin behind the Kingfisher Business Park, off Newchurch Rd at Stacksteads (A681)., at 1:30pm (start point 30) |
Sunday, 14th November 2010 - HOME RULE QUARRY AND TRAMWAY
Focussing on the heritage of Bagden Quarry (aka 'Home Rule'), a fascinating survivor with its associated moorland tramway. (5 miles)
Meet Guide Arthur Baldwin at the junction of Hall St/ Market St, Whitworth., at 1:30pm (start point 18) |
Sunday, 21st November 2010 - FORGOTTEN VALLEY
Get away from it all to some of the best walking scenery in the district at the Cheesden Valley and the Hamlet of Birtle. (7-8 miles)
Meet Guide Alan Rogerson opposite Owd Bett's PH, Rochdale Rd, at 12:30pm (start point 19) |
