Saturday Rambles Summer 2010

‘C’ Walks are “Easier” category walks at a slower pace, equivalent to Wednesday No. 3 walks.

1st May

‘A’ - TURF MOOR - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 10.00. Walk starts from Ramsbottom Station at 10.30. Nangreaves, Deeply Vale, Rochdale Way, Knowl Moor, Higher Hill, Turf Moor. X.H. Peter Murray (T. 406070)

‘B’ - WHITE COPPICE - 125/26 bus to Crown Hotel, Horwich. Meet at Lever Park Ave at 10.15 to transport passengers to Rivington Hall Drive for 10.30 start. Dean Brook, Alance Bridge, Angelzarke East, White Coppice, Grey Heights, Street Drive. Y.M. Derek Jackson

‘C’ - BRADSHAW BOTTOMS - 507 bus to Bradshaw Church where walk starts at 10.30. Cars park at Morrisons, Harwood. Cricket Field, Bradshaw Bottoms, Jumbles Circuit, Riding Gate. 5 miles Alison Williams & Sheila Jones

8th May - COACH TRIP - KESWICK

Meet at Moor Lane bus station (Stand Z) for 8.30 departure.

‘A’ - Keswick, Cumbria Way, Skiddaw House, Sale How, Skiddaw Summit, Tourist Path, Keswick. 12 miles, 2900ft of ascent. Steve Almond (T. 654157)

Details of walks for ‘B’ and ‘C’ parties will be announced by leaders on the coach. Members intending to walk with the ‘C’ Party should be in possession of their bus passes.

Local Walk - TWO LAKES - Bus and cars to Bromley Cross Station for 10.30 start. Jumbles and Wayoh circuits. Z.M. Keith Barnett

15th May

‘A’ - AMBLESIDE/RED SCREES - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 8.30. Walk starts at Ambleside main CP (cost £6) (GR 820634) at 10.00. Roundhill Farm, Red Screes, Scandale Pass, High Pike, Low Pike. Y.R . (3.300ft ascent) Brian Thomas (382973) & Judith Bell

‘B’ - GOLF COURSES - 273 Burnley bus to Ramsbottom. Meet at Station CP for 10.30 start. Summerseat, Walmersley, Two golf courses, Saleses Lane, Summerseat. Y.M. Frank Davenport

‘C’ - CAR RAMBLE - WHALLEY NAB - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way or Wigan Road/Beaumont Road junction at 9.45. Cars to transport passengers to Springwood CP on A671 above Whalley for 10.45 start. 6 miles easy walking after a stiff climb. Sheila Jones & Connie Marshall

Booking starts for the Hawes Coach Trip on 12th June

22nd May

‘A’ - HORNBY - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Hornby CP (GR 585683) at 10.15. Wray, Barkin Melling Wood, High Buckbank Wood, Pike Gill. W.R. Anne & Malc Delaney (T. 694677)

‘B’ - CAR RAMBLE - SUMMIT OF LANCASHIRE - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 9.30 for transport to Pendleton (Off A59) for 10.30 start. Mearley Hall, Pendle Beacon, Ogden Clough, Apronfull Hill, Nick of Pendle. Y.R. Terry Kirane (T. 538344)

‘C’ - TORRA BARN - 10.25 225 Clitheroe bus to Dunscar Bridge. Cars to Fisherman’s CP for 11.00 start. Dunscar Fold, Smith Lane, Turton Golf Course, Torra Barn, lunch at Turton Tower, Eagley. 6 miles Edna Barlow & Stella Liversidge

29th May

‘A’ - UPPER HYNDBURN VALLEY - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Bolton Head (GR 662619) at 10.30.

Tatham Fells, ‘Great Stone of Four Walls’, West Lane Hill, Maiden Bridge, Lower Houses, Helks Bank, Lower Thrushgill. W.R. Gerry Bryant (T. 521748)

‘B’ - HIGH RID - Bus and cars to Moss Bank Park for 10.30 start. Doffcocker Lodge, High Rid, Model Farm, Burnt Edge, Holdens, Walker Fold.

Y.M. Frank Atherton

‘C’ - BUCKHURST - Meet at Morrisons CP, Harwood at 10.30 to transport passengers to Clarence Lido, Off Walmersley Road, Bury (GR 810122) for 11.00 start. Clarence Lido, Golf Course, Buckhurst, Broomes Farm, Chesham. 6 miles Frank Davenport

5th June

‘A’ - PIPPIN STREET - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 10.00. Walk starts from Hoghton Village Hall at 10.30. Riley Green, Withnell Fold, Lower Copthurst, Bury Farm, Pippin Street, Jack Green. X.F. Peter Murray (T. 406070)

‘B’ - NEW WALK - THREE BOLTON PARKS - Bus and cars to Morrisons, Harwood for 10.30 start. Longsight Park, Seven Acres Park, Leverhulme Park, 7 Acres Park, Longsight Park. Y.M. Hazel Kirane

‘C’ - WINTER HILL - 538 bus to Crompton Way. Meet cars at Topps Tiles at 10.00 for transport to Horrocks Fold CP on Scout Road for 10.30 start. Coal Pit Road, The Mast, Holdens, Pendleburys, Tippett House. 8 miles Bill & Joyce Roocroft

12th June - COACH TRIP - HAWES

Meet at Moor Lane bus station (Stand Z) for 8.30 departure. Details of all three walks will be announced by leaders on the coach.

Local Walk - TWO LAKES - Bus and cars to Bromley Cross Station for 10.30 start. Jumbles and Wayoh Circuits. Z.M. Tom Sumner

19th June

‘A’ - DOWNHAM DAWDLE - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Downham (main CP at back of village) (GR784442) at 10.00. Hookcliffe, Angram Green, Worstan, Chatburn, Mylah, Craven Laithe, Coolham, Clay House. W.M. Gerry Bryant (T. 521748)

‘B’ - BUNGALOW GROUNDS - 125/126 bus to Crown Hotel, Horwich. Meet at Lever Park Ave for 10.30 start. Rivington School, Bungalow Grounds, Pigeon Tower, Rivington, Dean Brook, Overflow Steps, Street Drive, Fishermans Walk, Dryfield Lane. Y.M. Julia Watmough

‘C’ - BURRS COUNTRY PARK - 273 Rawtenstall bus to Holcombe Brook. Meet cars in Woodhey Road for 11.10 start. Summerseat, Chest Wheel, Kirklees, Greenmount, Holcombe Brook. 8 miles Sheila Briggs

26th June

‘A’ - SETTLE CRAWL - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Greenfoot CP, Settle (GR 820634) at 10.15. Cowside, Capon Hall, Grizdales, Stockdale Farm. W.M. Brian Thomas (T. 382973) & Judith Bell

‘B’ - NEW WALK - ROUND RAWTENSTALL - Meet at Toops Tiles, Crompton Way at 10.00 to transport passengers to ‘Groundwork Rawtenstall’ CP for 10.30 start. New Hall Hey, Cowpe Lane, Waterfoot, Newchurch, Myrtle Earth Farm, Constable Lee, Whitaker Park. Y.M. Mike Allen

‘C’ - CAR RAMBLE - SOUTHPORT - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 9.45 or Wigan Road/Beaumont Road junction at 9.45 to transport passengers to Pontins at Ainsdale, Southport. On reaching Pontins, turn right at island facing Pontins on to the beach (Fee £3.00). Walk starts at 11.15. Beach, Dunes, Woods, Trans Pennine path.

Flat walk 7 miles Keith Barnett (T. 304880)

Booking starts for the Chatsworth Coach Trip on 24th July

3rd July

‘A’ - GOYT VALLEY - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Pym Chair CP, Hayfield (GR 994768) at 10.15. Cats Tor, Shining Tor, Errwood Reservoir, Goyt Valley, Goyt Forest. X.M. Colin Bradshaw (T. 0781 307 3526)

‘B’ - BOWSTONE HILL - Bus and cars to Morrisons, Harwood for 10.30 start. Brookfield Lane, Bowstone Hill, Two Brooks, Affetside, Cromptons, Kingfisher Trail, Bradshaw. Y.M. Joan Russell

‘C’- TWO LAKES - 273 Rawtenstall bus to Jumbles Country Park sign. Walk down lane to CP for 11.15 start. (£1 CP fee). Turton Bottoms, Chapeltown, Wayoh Circuit, Barlow Institute, Jumbles. 7 miles Mary Smith & Joyce Slater

10th July

PRESIDENT’S WALKS

‘A’/’B’ - Meet at Aldi, Higher Bridge Street at 9.15 to transport passengers to Astley Hall CP, Chorley. Walk starts at 10.00.

Tan House Farm, Sharrocks Farm, Birkacre, Canal Tow Path, Botany Bay, Astley Park. Easy 10 miles Danny Mangan (T. 493593)

‘C’ - Bus to Asda, Blackburn Road. Cars to Topps Tiles CP, Crompton at 10.15 to transport passengers to Astley Hall CP, Chorley. Walk starts at 11.00. Enjoy a lovely walk in and around Astley Park 7 miles Kathleen & Duncan Jackson

Directions for all groups to Astley Hall Park, Chorley: M61 Junction 8 Chorley, then follow Brown signs for Astley Hall, which is B5252 Euxton then left Astley Village and left sign posted Astley Hall. All groups meet in the courtyard at Café Ambio (adjacent to CP and Walled Garden) Astley Park at approximately 3.30. The café provides teas, coffees and a wide range of refreshments etc.

17th July

‘A’ - INGLEBOROUGH - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Clapham CP (GR 745692) at 10.30 Ingleborough Estate (small charge) Gaping Gill, Ingleborough, Shooting Hut, Long Scar. X.R. Steve Almond (T. 6541257)

‘B’ - ALDEN RATCHERS - Bus to Holcombe Brook. Cars to transport passengers to Peel Tower CP for 10.30 start. Robin Hood’s Well, Dowry Head, Alden Ratchers, Pilgrims’ Cross.

Y.R. Mary Turner

‘C’ - TIGERS CLOUGH - 125/26 bus to Georges Lane above Horwich. Cars park there for 10.45 start. Wallsuches, Georges Lane, Bungalow Grounds, Tigers Clough. 6 miles Edna Barlow & Stella Liversidge

24th July - COACH TRIP - CHATSWORTH

Meet at Moor Lane bust station (Stand Z) for 8.30 departure. Details of all three walks will be announced by leaders on the coach.

Local Walk - TWO LAKES - Bus and cars to Bromley Cross Station for 10.30 start. Jumbes and Wayoh circuits. Ronnie Barnett

31st July

‘A’ - LAST CAST - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at White House Pub, A58 Halifax Road (GR 968179) at 10.00.

Pennine Way, Bottomly, Rochdale Canal, Calderbrook, Lydgate. X.M. Brian Bracegirdle (T. 0161 743 9387)

‘B’ - CADSHAW VALLEY - Bus to Station Road, Chapeltown. Cars to Station Road at 10.10 to transport passengers to Batridge Road CP for 10.30 start. Entwistle South, Cadshaw Valley, Green Lowe, Low Hill, Entwistle East, Batridge Road CP. Y.R. Peter Murray

‘C’ - THE PLUNGE - 273 Rawtenstall bus to Ramsbottom. Cars park at Ramsbottom Station where walk starts at 11.30. Field path towards Stubbins, Sheephey, Bleakholt, The Plunge, Irwell Vale, Stubbins. 7 miles Connie Marshall

7th August

‘A’ - HARDCASTLE CRAGS (HEBDEN BRIDGE) - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at 10.00 from Midge Hole CP, (turn left along A6033 for Keighley in Hebden Bridge and after ½ mile take left turn sign posted Hardcastle Crags). Midge Hole, Hebden Bridge, Gibson Mill, Hebble Hole, Heptonstall. W.M. Chris Deacon (T. 597663)

‘B’ - WORTHINGTON LAKES - Chorley bus to Wigan Lane. Meet cars there at 10.15 to transport passengers to Duxbury Park CP for 10.30 start. River Yarrow, Coppull Hall Lane, Holt’s Farm, White Crow, Worthington Lakes, Crawshaw Hall, Tow Path, Ellerbeck Y.M. Joan Hurst

‘C’ - WHITE COPPICE - 125/26 bus to Crown Hotel, Horwich. Cars to Lever Park Ave at 10.00 to transport passengers to Anglezarke CP for 10.30 start. Kay’s Farm, White Coppice, East of Reservoir, Anglezarke CP 6 miles Peter Murray

Booking starts for the Llangollen Coach Trip on 4th September

14th August

‘A’ - WISWELL-WHALLEY WANDER - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts from Nick of Pendle Quarries (GR 772386) at 10.15. Wymondhouses, Wiswell, Springwood Nature Reserve, Whalley, Nab Wood, Broad. W.R. Gerry Bryant (T. 521748)

‘B’ - CAR RAMBLE - SALESBURY ROUND - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 9.30 to transport passengers to Salesbury for 10.30 start.

Mellor Moor, Osbaldeston, Mire Wood, White Holme, Salesbury. Y.R. Duncan & Kathleen Jackson (T. 301862)

‘C’ - SMITHILLS CIRCULAR - 501 bus to Captains Clough Road. Meet cars in Moss Bank Park for 10.15 start. Tippett House, Pendleburys, Holdens, Walker Fold, Barrow Bridge. 7 miles Margaret Goudge

21st August

‘A’ - DAMBUSTERS DAWDLE - (LADYBOWER/DERWENT VALLEY) - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts from Ladybower Reservoir (GR 194864) at 10.30. Cut’throat Bridge, Wheel Stones, Salt Cellar, Cakes of Bread, Back Tor, Derwent. X.R. Anne & Malc Delaney (T. 694677)

‘B’ - LIMBRICK - 125/6 bus to Crown Hotel, Horwich. Cars to Lever Park Ave for 10.10 to transport passengers to Anglezarke CP for 10.30 start. Anglezarke Embankment, Limbrick, White House, Higher Healey, White Coppice, Tootles, Anglezarke East. Y.M. Nora Healy & Pat Allen

‘C’ - SUNNYHURST WOODS - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 10.00 to transport passengers to Ryal Fold for 10.30 start. Stepback, Lynchgate, Sunnyhurst Visitor Centre, Winter Hill, Higher Hill Farm. 6 miles Bill & Joyce Roocroft

28th August

‘A’ - BARNOLDSWICK - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Barnoldswick CP ( Opposite Tourist Information Centre) (GR 879466) at 10.15. Weets Hill, Lower Admergill, Blacko, Slipper Hill Reservoir, Park Bridge. X.M. Anne Cash (T. 363989)

‘B’ - HIGHER PASTURES - 225 Clitheroe bus to Baroccos, Dimple. Cars park 1st left on side streets for 10.30 start. Stonesbank, Higher Pastures, Fingerpost, Whewells, Parrs, Dimple. Y.R. Frank Atherton

‘C’ - HOLCOMBE CIRCULAR - 273 Rawtenstall bus to Holcombe Brook. Cars park in Woodhey Road for 11.00 start. Holcomble Old Road, Holcombe Church, roads and paths to Ramsbottom, River Irwell, Nuttall Park. 5 miles Sheila Jones

4th September - COACH TRIP - LLANGOLLEN

Meet at Moor Lane bus station (Stand Z) for 8.30 departure. Details of all three walks will be announced by leaders on the coach.

Local Walk - TWO LAKES - Bus and cars to Bromley Cross Station for 10.30 start. Jumbles and Wayoh Circuit. Z.M. John Walton

11th September

‘A’ - KINDER SCOUT - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts from Bowden Bridge CP, Hayfield (GR 048869) at 10.30.

Kinder Reservoir, William Clough, Kinder Downfall, Kinder Scout, Edale Rocks, Oaken Clough, Coldwell Clough, Stones House. X.H. Colin Bradshaw (T. 0781 307 3526)

‘B’ - BURRS COUNTRY PARK - 273 Burnley bus and cars to Ramsbottom Station for 10.30 start. Grant’s Tower, Buckhurst, Broomses, Burrs Country Park, Summerseat. Y.M. Frank Davenport

‘C’ - CAR RAMBLE - HURST GREEN - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way or Wigan Road/Beaumont Road junction at 10.00. Cars to transport passengers to Hurst Green for 11.00 start. Riverside paths around the Ribble Valley. 7miles Keith Barnett

18th September

‘A’ - ABBEYSTEAD AMBLE - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead (GR 563543) at 10.15.

Wyre Way, Lower Swainsland, Tinkers Lane, Hayshaw Fell, Grizedale Head, Hawthonwaite Fell Top, Back Clough Head.

W.R. Gerry Bryant (T. 521748)

‘B’ - DARWEN TOWER - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 10.10 to transport passengers to Ryal Fold for 10.30 start. Stepback, Jubilee Tower, Sunnyhurst, Higher Hill, Roddlesworth, Slipper Lowe. Y.M. Eileen Barrett

‘C’ - WORTHINGTON LAKES - Arriva 575 Wigan bus from Bolton Interchange to St Katherine’s Church, Blackrod. Cars park nearby to transport passengers to Gallaghers where walk starts at 10.30. Blundell Lane, Blackrod Bottoms, Crawshaw Hall, Adlington, Arley & Worthington Lakes, Wigan Golf Club, Blackrod. 6 miles Florence Wilkes

25th September

‘A’ - EITHER: GLOSSOP - Meet at Bolton Railway Station at 8.50 for train to Piccadilly (over 60, free with GM pass) or car direct to Glossop Station (GR 035942). Walk starts from Glossop Railway Station at 10.20. Shire Hill, Doctor’s Gate, Pennine Way, Alport Low, Shelf Moor, Dovestones. X.R. Steve Almond (T. 654157)

OR: ANGLEZARKE MOOR - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.30. Walk starts from Ryal Fold CP, Tockholes at 10.00. Rocky Brook, Piccadilly, Great Hill, Round Loaf, Pikestones, White Coppice, Wheelton, Solomon’s Temple, Roddlesworth. X.R. Peter Murray (T. 406070)

Only one of these walks will run. Announcement will be made nearer the time or check with Steve or Peter.

‘B’ - CAR RAMBLE - COCKERHAM SANDS - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 9.30 to transport passengers to Cockerham CP for 10.30 start Cock Hall Farm, Conder Green, Glasson, Crook Farm, Bank House, Patties Farm. Y.M. Keith Barnett (T. 304880)

‘C’ - HORWICH CIRCULAR - 125/26 bus to Crown Hotel, Horwich. Cars park in Lever Park Ave for 11.00 start. Dean Brook, Alance Bridge, Yarrow Reservoir, Rivington. 6 miles Julia Watmough

2nd October

‘A’ - TOCKHOLES CIRCULAR - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.30. Walk starts from Ryal Fold CP at 10.00. Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen Tower, Darwen Moor, Pimms, Roddlesworth Reservoirs. X.M. Chris Deacon (T. 597663)

‘B’ - STONE CIRCLE - Bus and cars to Bromley Cross Station for 10.30 start. Jumbles, Turton Bottoms, Edgworth, Wayoh, Three Lowes, Stone Circle, New Butterworths, Last Drop. Y.M. Joan Russell

‘C’ - SAMUEL CROMPTON WALK - 507 bus and cars to Morrisons CP, Harwood for 10.35 start. Longsight Park, Oaks Lane, Bank Top, Hall ‘ith Wood, Firwood Fold, Longsight Park. 5 miles Sheila Briggs

9th October

‘A’ - HARROCK HILL - Meet at Aldi CP, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Wiggin Tree Pub (GR 509109) Parbold Hill on A5209 at 10.15.High Moor, Harrock Hill, Cedar Farm, Parbold Village. Y.M. Danny Mangan (T. 493593)

‘B’ - YARROW VALLEY - 125/26 bus to Crown Hotel, Horwich. Cars to Lever Park Ave for 10.15 to transport passengers to Rivington Hall Drive for 10.30 start. Rivington Grounds, Will Narr, Hempshaws, Lead Mines Clough, Simms, Yarrow Reservoir. Y.R. Julia Watmough

‘C’ - CLIFTON MARINA - 524 bus to Moses Gate Country Park. Cars park at bottom CP for 10.30 start. Rock Hall, footpath by Farnworth Cemetery, Kearsley Woods,,Stoneclough, Clifton, Ringley, Lower Canal, Moses Gate. 7 miles Connie Marshall

16th October

‘A’ - MUSBURY CLOUGH - Meet at Aldi, Higher Bridge Street at 9.00. Walk starts at Ramsbottom Station at 9.30. Bull Hill, Alden Clough, Musbury Clough, Great Causeway, Crowthorn X.R. Jeanette Hill (T. 01706 822176)

‘B’ - LARK HILL - 273 Ramsbottom bus to Hawshaw. Meet cars on Hawkshaw Tennis Club CP for 10.30 start. Boardmans, Holcombe Hey, Lark Hill, Crowthorn, Horrocks Fold, Birches Road, Quarlton, Hawkshaw. Y.M. Mary Turner

‘C’ - BARROW BRIDGE - 535 Belmont bus to Whitehill Lane. Cars park in Whitehill Lane for 10.40 start. Barlow Park, Ravedon Clough, Smithills Hall, Moss Bank Park, Barrow Bridge, Old Links Golf Course, Walker Fold Road, Tippett House, Horrocks Fold. 7 miles. Michael Langdon

23rd October

‘A’ - Glenridding weekend - See forthcoming events page of programme for details.

‘B’ - CAR RAMBLE - WHALLEY NAB - Meet at Topps Tiles, Crompton Way at 10.00 to transport passengers to Springwood Picnic Site CP, near Whalley for 10.30 start. Whalley Nab, Read Garden Centre, Golf Club, Springwood. Y.M. Terry & Hazel Kirane (T.417437)

‘C’ - LONGWORTH CLOUGH - 10.25 225 Clitheroe bus to Baroccos, Dimple. Meet cars on first road after Baroccos for 10.50 start.

Stones Bank, Higher Pastures, Belmont, Ornamental Lake, Longworth Clough. 7 miles Norma Titterton

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