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Come on a South Ribble Walk Feb20-Jun20

South Ribble ramblers provides a guided walk every Thursday and 1st and 3rd Mondays each month in or near the South Ribble area. We also provides access to about 30-40 guided walks a month through connected groups. Try a few walks to see what suits you.

www.southribbleramblers.org.uk

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Registered charity England & Wales 1093577. Scotland SC039799 Non members are welcome to come to three walks before joining the Ramblers All walks require weather and terrain appropriate footwear and clothing. Walks will have a short break for refreshments and other pauses as needed. If you are uncertain about the suitability of the walk for your level of fitness, or just want to know about the walk, do give the leader a call, preferably before the day of the walk. More advice on the website at the end of this programme. Grade :- EA=Easy Access, E=Easy, L=Leisurely, M - Moderate, S - Strenuous, T=Technical.

Date Time Walk Description {Group, Dist, Grid, Post-Code} (Grade) (Post codes in text may be more precise than those in the header.) Mon 03 Feb *NEW Wayoh Reservoir {SR 4.5 Miles SD 722172 BL7 0LU} 1:00 PM (M) NEW Monday Walk - winter walk around Wayoh Reservoir returning on Witton Weaver Way. (Meet at: SW corner CP Turton & Entwistle Resv. (lower of 2 CP's)) Eric C 07740 470728 Thu 06 Feb Standish Park from Ashfield Park {SR 5.0 Miles SD 570093 WN6 0BQ} 1:00 PM (M) Through Giant's Hall and Elnup Wood. (Meet at: Car park is just past Ashfield Park Drive on A49, Standish. Please note that the nearest postcode is not the start location.) Mike 07772 501951 Fri 07 Feb *NEW Walking in the Fylde {SR 5.0 Miles SD 494375 PR4 0BJ} 1:00 PM (L) NEW Friday Walk - Walking through flelds, tracks, and canal towpath in the Historic Cuddy Hill, Barton, Bilsborrow area Walking through flelds, tracks, and canal towpath in the Historic Cuddy Hill, Barton, Bilsborrow area. (Meet at: Park at The Plough at Eaves Public House. Cuddy Hill) Graham 07980 772346 Thu 13 Feb Moorland Walk in {SR 4.0 Miles SD 633144 BL6 7SB} 1:00 PM (M) A moorland walk around the Anglezarke reservoir area. (Meet at: Car Park at Hall Barn also known as the Top Barn and it is located at the end of a long driveway) Rod 07598 384960 Thu 20 Feb Salesbury, River Ribble and Dinckley Bridge {SR 5.0 Miles SD 676356 BB6 8AL} 1:00 PM (E) Exploring the Wildlife of Salesbury, River Ribble, Dinckley Bridge & Copster Green. (Meet at: Park at Marles Wood. Free car park. Salesbury.) Graham 07980 772346 Thu 27 Feb Views over {SR 5.5 Miles SD 505065 WN87RU} 1:00 PM (M) Climb to Ashurst Beacon for views over Lancashire, (some muddy paths) Return through Dalton Lees. (Meet at: Beacon Country Park,Golf and Ranger Station,Elmers Green Lane, Dalton.) Ann 07443 533354 Mon 02 Mar Brindle walk {SR 4.5 Miles SD 599241 PR6 8NH} 1:00 PM (L) A walk over fields and footpaths to Fold and along part of the Leeds canal. A visit to the Cavandish Ams is possible at the end of the walk. (Meet at: Brindle Community Hall) Walter J 07982 094209 Thu 05 Mar Footpaths {SR 5.0 Miles SD 503190 PR26 9JB} 1:00 PM (L) Highfield Pub along Fields around south of OUlnes Walton Returning along River Yarrow. (Meet at: Highfield Pub Car Park, ) Nigel C 07867 420573 Thu 12 Mar Yarrow Valley, Leeds Liverpool Canal and Duxbury Wood {SR 5.5 Miles SD 571152 PR7 3QL} 1:00 PM (M) Walk through woods and canal. (Meet at: Car Park at Yarrow Valley Visitor Centre) Mike 07772 501951 Mon 16 Mar *NEW Buckshaw Hills Walk {SR 5.0 Miles SD 576217 PR6 7YA} 1:00 PM (M) Gentle climbs up two of the Buckshaw viewing points, part of the Mossfield nature reserve and return via Leisure Hall and valley park. (Meet at: Cuerden Valley CP on Factory Lance £2-20/4hrs (there's a free CP 250m away on A6 in Whittle le Woods.)) Walter J 07982 094209 Thu 19 Mar Bottom O' Th' Moor {SR 4.0 Miles SD 658118 BL6 6RS} 1:00 PM (L) Pleasant walk around the old part of Horwich. (Meet at: Junction of George Lane and Matchmoor Lane, Horwich) Rod 07598 384960 Thu 26 Mar Around Turton Moor and Longworth Moor {SR 6.0 Miles SD 665192 PR6 8DZ} 1:00 PM (M) Moorland walk with some slopes. (Meet at: Car Park at junction of A675, Belmont Rd and Crockfield/Tockholes Rd. Please note the postcode shown is the nearest but it is not the start location as there are no properties nearby.) Mike 07772 501951

Thu 02 Apr Adlington Circular walk {SR 5.5 Miles SD 599129 PR7 4HZ} 1:00 PM (L) A walk through Adlington, and Anderton, starting along the Leeds Liverpool canal and optionally ending at the Bridge Inn. (Meet at: Jubilee Playing Fields, Park Road) Walter J 07982 094209 Mon 06 Apr Appley Bridge, Fairy Glen, Parbold & Canal {SR 5.5 Miles SD 525092 WN6 9DA}

1:00 PM (M) A circular walk from Appley Bridge up to the viewpoint on Parbold Hill via Fairy Glen. Downhill to Parbold returning to the start via the Leeds Liverpool Canal. (Meet at: Heron's Wharf off Mill Lane next to the Boathouse Pub. Toilets at the Pub.) Joy T 07848 808665 Thu 09 Apr Aspull, Hindley Hall, America Wood, Borsdane Wood {SR 5.0 Miles SD 613077 WN2 1PJ} 1:00 PM (L) A countryside walk around Aspull, Hindley Hall, America Wood, Borsdane Wood. (Meet at: Aspull Civic Hall CP, Wood Road) Ann 07443 533354 Thu 16 Apr and Harrock Hill {SR 5.0 Miles SD 494140 L40 3SY} 1:00 PM (M) Circular walk round Mawdesley and a climb up Haddock Hill passing an old windmill and other interesting features. (Meet at: Cedar Farm Galleries car park. Park at the far end.) Jack. 01257 230508 Mon 20 Apr *NEW Walton Summit {SR 6.0 Miles SD 591204 PR6 8AE} 1:00 PM (M) Historic Canals. Walk largely following parts of the path of the Walton Summit canal. Returning via Denham Hall and Leeds & Liverpool canal. Field paths and roads. (Meet at: Park in Malthouse or Dark Lane meet at junction of B6229 & Dark Lane) Eric C 07740 470728 Thu 23 Apr Ancient pathways {SR 5.5 Miles SD 644336 BB2 7LZ} 1:00 PM (M) Undulating fields, tracks and wooded valleys via Oxendale Hall "” muddy!. (Meet at: Bottom end of CP, behind Osbaldeston Riding Centre, Park Gate, Balderstone.) Christine. 01772 424189 Thu 30 Apr Penwortham to Howick {SR 5.0 Miles SD 524280 PR1 9XP} 1:00 PM (L) Hurst Grange Car Park through Penwortham down to Howick return along River Ribble. (Meet at: Penwortham Hill Road (Cemetery Car Park)) Nigel C 07867 420573

Thu 07 May Dean Clough Resr and York {SR 4.5 Miles SD 710335 BB6 8DU} 1:00 PM (L) Exploring the environs of Dean Clough Res'r, York and Billington Nab Ridge. (Meet at: Park on road opposite The Lord Nelson PH in York Village, Langho) Graham 07980 772346 Thu 14 May Coppice House, Sourmilk Hall and Botany {SR 6.0 Miles SD 618191 PR6 9DE} 1:00 PM (M) Walk across Moorland with one step ascent. (Meet at: Park on the unmade road leading to Cricket Ground, White Coppice, .) Rod 07598 384960 Sat 16 May Longer "Well Being Festival" Walk {SR 5.0 Miles SD 537209 PR25 1DJ} 10:30 AM (L) A walk from Worden Park's cafe and around local countryside returning to the Well Being Festival Area. Walking boots appropriate. (Meet at: Folly Cafe in centre of Worden Park. Cafe is signposted.) Jo H 07904 927356 Sat 16 May Short "Well Being Festival" Walk {SR 2.0 Miles SD 537209 PR25 1DJ} 12:00 PM (L) Short circular walk around Worden Park park as part of the Well Being festival. Starting from the cafe and returning to the Festival area. (Meet at: Folly Cafe in centre of Worden Park. Cafe is signposted) Dave 07814 551507 Sat 16 May Well Being Festival {SR 0.0 Miles SD 542210 PR25 3BD} 1:00 PM (EA) South Ribble Council are running an event in Worden Park. Come visit (& Help?) on the Ramblers table or join our walks. (Meet at: Festival is near the Main Car Park.) Eric C 07740 470728 Mon 18 May *NEW Mere Sands & Rufford {SR 5.5 Miles SD 459169 L40 1SU} 1:00 PM (L) Rufford Old Hall canal & Mere Sands. Easy walk to Mere Sands wood, return by canal past Rufford Old Hall. (Meet at: Park Spark Lane at Spark Bridge end.) Eric C 07740 470728 Thu 21 May Appley Bridge, Ashurst Beacon & Canal {SR 6.0 Miles SD 525092 WN6 9DA} 1:00 PM (M) A circular walk from Appley Bridge up through woodland to the viewpoint on Ashurst Beacon, returning to the start via the Leeds Liverpool Canal. (Meet at: Heron's Wharf off Mill Lane next to the Boathouse Pub. Toilets at the Pub.) Joy T 07848 808665

Thu 28 May Cuerden walk {SR 4.0 Miles SD 575237 PR5 8LN} 1:00 PM (L) A walk round Cuerden Valley Park passing the Ley Inn and stopping at the new park tea rooms (usually open). (Meet at: North corner of Clayton Green Asda's car park) Walter J 07982 094209 Thu 04 Jun Belmont & Belmont Res'r {SR 4.5 Miles SD 674158 BL7 8AB} 1:00 PM (L) Exploring the environs of Belmont Res'r & Old Man's Hill & Longworth Moor. (Meet at: Park at The Black Dog PH, Belmont) Graham 07980 772346 Thu 11 Jun Maghull, Farm lanes, tracks , footpaths and a golf course {SR 6.0 Miles SD 389033 L31 9AT} 1:00 PM (L) A countryside walk from Maghull along farm lanes, tracks , footpaths and a golf course. Some paths can be overgrown. (Meet at: Park on the hard standing next to 9 Millbank Lane. This belongs to Ann's daughter at 10, where there is a toilet!) Ann 07443 533354 Mon 15 Jun *NEW Wrea Green Wander {SR 5.0 Miles SD 397313 PR4 2WW} 1:00 PM (L) Walk over farmland, fields and winding country lanes.(start from the village green). (Meet at: The village green, Wrea Green) Christine. 01772 424189 Thu 18 Jun Catternab and Tigers Clough {SR 5.0 Miles SD 638148 BL6 7SD} 1:00 PM (M) Moorland walk with one very steep ascent. (Meet at: Lower House Car Park, Rivington. Please note there is no postcode at the actual start location so the postcode shown is the nearest postal address only.) Rod 07598 384960 Thu 25 Jun Calf Hey Trail {SR 5.5 Miles SD 766229 BB4 4AT} 1:00 PM (M) Reservoir walk and moorland tracks. (Meet at: Clougha Head Info Centre and Cafe. Grane Rd. Haslingden) Christine. 01772 424189 Produced on 31-Jan-20 14:28 Web sites All of the information on the groups can be accessed via the Mid Lancs website: www.lancashire-ramblers.org.uk The Ramblers is a Registered Charity: England & Wales No: 1093577 Scotland No: SC039799