This Weeks Walk Is from the Farmers Arms, Chorley Rd, Bispham, Nr Parbold L40 3SL
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Wednesday 28th June
The Three Fishes Mitton Road, Mitton Whalley BB7 9PQ
From M65 Junction 7 take A6185 to Accrington/Clitheroe, at the roundabout take 1st exit A6185 onto Dunkenhalgh Way. At the traffic lights turn right onto Blackburn Road A678, then left onto Whalley Road A680 and follow for 3 miles. Turn left onto Accrington Road B6246 for about 1/2 mile then turn right onto King Street. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Station Road B6246. Continue for about 3 miles the pub is on the left.
Meet at 10.30 to order and pay for food before the walk which will start at 11:00 prompt and return at 1:30. You can either choose from the normal menu or Steak and Ale Pie, Fish and Chips or Cheese and Onion Pie for £11, with complementary tea or coffee for everybody. The walk is flat and easy with a short climb away from the river at Mitton and approx 5 miles long.
Leader Carol Molyneux
07833510719
Wednesday 19th July
This weeks walk is from the Farmers Arms, Chorley Rd, Bispham, Nr Parbold L40 3SL From M6 Junction 27 roundabout take the Parbold exit on the A5209. Stay on this road down Parbold Hill. Turn right onto the B5246 and go straight through the village of Hilldale and you will find the pub on your left.
Alternatively from the A59 in Burscough take the A5209, heading East towards Parbold and as you approach Parbold Hill, turn left onto the B5246. Pass through the village of Hilldale and the pub is on your left.
We will cover 5.7 miles and have a mixture of fields, lanes and paths,with one steepish climb and hopefully back at the pub by 1.30pm.
Meet at 10.30am for an 11am start. Please order and pay for lunch before we leave. There are sandwiches, lite bites and the normal pub menu. Leader: Jean Leece
07792 616746
Wednesday 26th July
The walk will start at the cricket ground 'White Coppice' at 11.00am. Meet at 'Red Cat' order food as normal and leave before 10.45am. Drive to White Coppice, park at cricket ground or on approach track. Allow time to get into walking gear.
Red Cat Whittle-le-Woods PR6 8LL Map Ref SD597207, Sat Nav 53.682N 2.611W
Directions From M65 J3 Follow A674 Wheelton, At approx 3.2 miles turn right, signed Whittle-le-Woods, then first left, then straight ahead into car park. From M61 J8 Follow A674 Blackburn, at approx 1 mile continue past the Red Cat on left for 150mts then go left, left, and straight ahead into the car park. From Red Cat to White Coppice Go back to the main road (A 674) turn left and immediate right into Chapel Lane, at 1 mile turn shape right then at 200 mtrs turn left signed White Coppice. At 0.6 miles continue ahead onto rough track to the cricket ground. Other Info The walk is only 4.5 miles to allow time for driving. It will start with a short sharp climb approx 100 mtrs(weather dependent), then include a little moor, field and lane but mainly well walked paths. Limited parking so car share were possible to the start of the walk. If travelling with someone else, remember to take plastic bags for possible wet walking gear. No dogs or zimmers.
Leader Malcolm 07749 337134 on the day.
Wednesday 2nd Aug The Jolly Carter 168 Church St Little Lever Bolton BL3 1BW
From Junction 4 M61, turn left at the roundabout and follow signs for Farnworth. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Plodder Lane and follow this long lane over a mini roundabout and through 3 sets of traffic lights. At the T junction, turn left and keep left at Apollo Motors, following signs for Little Lever. At the Railway pub turn left then get into the right lane to turn right at Moses Gate - signs for Little Lever. After about 1 mile, pass Little Lever School on the left and after the Gulf Petrol station look out for the car park sign which is BEFORE the pub hidden behind a big tree on the side of a red brick house!!!
From Bolton Centre A666, St Peters Way towards Manchester, take the exit to Little Lever and at the end of the slip road turn left at the traffic lights. Then as above pass Little Lever School etc. The walk explores the area between Radcliffe and Kearsley, where the River Irwell/Croal meanders through farms, woodland and disused stretches of canal. Mostly flat. 6 miles. Please order and pay for food before we leave for the walk at 11.00 PROMPT, returning 1.30 - 1.45
Leader Jean Mellor
07734 944485 Wednesday 9th Aug
The Dressers Arms 8 Briers Brow Wheelton,Chorley PR6 8HD
Directions: From the M65 exit at junction 3, take the A674 onto Chorley Road, follow this for about 3 miles. Turn left onto Briers Brow the pub is on the left with ample parking on the car park opposite. From M61/Chorley exit at junction 8 from the M61, follow the A674 for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Briers Brow the pub is on the left with ample parking on the car park opposite.
Meet at 10:30 to order and pay for food before the walk which will start at 11:00 prompt and return at 1:30pm. The walk is along some canal paths, fields. Leader Carol 07833510719
Wednesday 16th Aug
This week's walk is from the Barley Mow Pub in Barley Village, Pendle, BB12 9JX. The pub has a small car park used by residents so please park at the nearby Barley Picnic area car park (£1) or park on the roadside near there. The Barley Mow is just past the Pendle Inn, on the right. Book your meal and then the walk will start from the Barley Mow at 11.00. It will be a 5 miles moderate walk. We won't be walking up Pendle Hill but we will be skirting round it – at this point there will be places that are muddy and rough underfoot.
From M65 exit J13 - At the roundabout take the 2nd left (Barrowford). After about 1 mile turn left by the White Bear pub onto Pasture Lane. If you see Booths you have gone passed. Stay on this road until you come to Roughlee – at the T Junction (Bay Horse Inn opposite) turn left. Stay on this road until you come to the crossroads and then turn right (signposted Barley) for about ¾ mile and the Barley Picnic car park is on your right.
From the A59 - Go past Clitheroe and turn left on the A671 signposted to the hospital and Clitheroe. At the roundabout turn right for Chatburn. Go into the village and turn right signposted to Downham (ice cream shop on the corner). Go through Downham village and turn left immediately after the little bridge onto Pendle Road. Follow this for about 2 miles to a crossroad (Four Lane Ends). Turn right and follow this road (Barley Lane) to Barley, then turn left toward the far end of the village and left again into the car park.
Leader: Denise Wood
Mobile: 07779680972
Wednesday 23rd Aug
The Grapes Church Lane, Goosnargh, Preston PR3 2BH, SD 561366 The Grapes 01772) 865234
The Grapes will be open for orders at 10.30, pay before the walk.
Track & level 5 ½ mile field walk with slippery stiles. A tale about a carp pond and Preston “ethical business”, through a holly arch and back to the pub. Returning to the pub 1.45pm. 3 course menu £11.95, 2 courses £ 9.95, single course £ 7.95
Plus main menu selection M6 / 32 A6 1 mile north “Lancaster & Longridge”, right at the Broughton Inn traffic lights. B 5269, Whittingham Lane. Under the motorway bridge, continue to Goosnargh’s 30 mph signs, then after 1/3 mile turn left at the Londis store and an arcade of shops into Church Lane Left into Goosnargh Lane; (a bus route), single side parking, A distance away from the pub, school and church.
Kelvin’s mobile on the day only 07585 963855 Kelvin Pinder (01772) 783640
Wednesday 30th August
The Plough at Eaves PH Eaves Lane. Cuddy Hill Directions: From M6 Junction 32 leave and come down to the A6. Pass under the Motorway and drive north to Broughton traffic lights. Turn left off A6 onto B5269 then after 2 miles fork right. At left hand bend, turn right onto Hollowforth Lane and eventually cross Canal. Left at junction onto Eaves Lane and find Plough at Eaves on right after less than a mile.
10.30 for 11.00 Order and pay for your meal before the walk. Coffee also available
Binoculars Optional
5 Mile slow circular flat walk towards Bilsborrow with Lanes Paths and Canal Towpath. Grid Ref SD 494375 Postcode PR04 0BJ
Leader Graham 01772 458976 Mobile 07980 772346 Wednesday 6th September
The Bowling Green Preston Rd (A49) Charnock Richard PR7 5LA Map Ref SD553168, Sat Nav 53.646N 2.678W
Directions From M6 J27 Northbound (avoiding Standish) At end of slip road turn left then turn right (100mtrs) onto B5250 at side of BP petrol station, then at approx 500mtrs turn right into Boundary Lane which becomes Pepper Lane, at the end (mini round about, no signs.) turn left onto A49, at approx 3.8 miles pub on LHS. From Parbold direction 100 mtrs before M6 J27 turn left at side of BP service station then follow as above. From Wigan Area Pub is on LHS of A49 approx 4.9 miles North of Standish traffic lights. From M6 J28 Southbound At end of slip road turn right, stay in RH lane then at traffic lights turn right onto A49, at approx 3.7 miles pub is on RHS.. From M65 Follow M6 South. From M61 J8 At end of slip road turn left, follow Euxton sign, at 1st roundabout turn left, at 2nd roundabout turn right, at 3rd roundabout take 2nd exit B5252( Southport/Croston). At 4th roundabout turn right Euxton A581. At 5th mini roundabout turn left onto A49 pub is 1.1 miles on RHS.
Other Info The walk is 6 miles on Lanes, Tracks & Fields, Flat. We can order food but we can't pay before 11.00am, therefore pay when ordering drinks. This is a Carvery plus other good size menu. small Carvery plus either soup of the day or dessert of the day £6.95 The pub has just been taken over by Joseph Holt so the web site may not be up to date, but those who know about something called Facebook could get more information. Leader Malcolm 07749 337134 on the day.
Wednesday 13th September
This week’s walk is from the
Farmers Arms, Wood Lane, Heskin, Nr Chorley PR7 5NP
From M6 Junction 27 roundabout take the Parbold exit. Going West and almost immediately turn right onto the B5250 (Mossy Lea Rd) and stay on this road for 3.25 miles through Wrightington and into Heskin. The pub is on the right. Alternatively take the A49 from Euxton and through Charnock Richard, turning right at the mini roundabout signposted Eccleston passing Park Hall. Turn left at the T-junction onto the B5250 and the pub is almost immediately on the left.
The walk will be approx 4.5 miles of tracks, lanes and fields.
Meet at 10.30am for an 11am start. Please order and pay for lunch before we leave.
Leader: Jean Leece 07792 616746
Wednesday 20th September The Fieldfare Foxhole Rd Chorley PR7 1NY SD566178
Directions:- from Junc 8 M61, take A674 towards Chorley. At roundabout follow signs for Hospital/Southport.Turn right at the traffic lights onto B5262, signpost Euxton/Southport. Pass Hospital. At roundabout, take 2nd exit onto West Way. After about 1 mile at the roundabout turn left, then take the right lane. Turn left onto Foxhole Rd, pub on right. The Fieldfare is a Marstons 2 for 1 pub on all mains including specials. There is also a lunch menu £6 with a drink.
The walk is relatively easy, approx 6 miles on quiet lanes, open fields and riverside paths. Please order and pay for food before the walk, which will leave at 11am prompt
Leader Jean Mellor
07734944485
Wednesday 27th September
The walk on 27th September will start promptly at 11.00am from The Chetham Arms, 83 High Street, Chapeltown, BL7 0EW.
From junction 4 on the M65 head south on the A666 through Darwen toward Bolton, and once in open country look out for the B6391 on the left toward Chapeltown.
From Bolton take the A676 heading north east towards Ramsbottom, and turn left onto the B6391 heading north toward Bromley Cross and on to Chapeltown. Meet at 10.30am, order and pay for your lunch before the walk.
Please note the pub car park is not large, please share cars if at all possible. This will be an energetic hilly walk of just over five and a quarter miles, with a couple of challenging sections due to the nature of the ground underfoot. If you occasionally use poles then bring them. In the event of inclement weather on the day an alternative lower level route will be used which is Relatively flat
Leader: Stuart Holley
Mobile 07975 775190
Wheatsheaf PH Woodplumpton
From the M6 Junc 32 come down to the A6 and go north to the Traffic Lights at Broughton. Left turn onto B5269 through Broughton. Left fork onto B5411 and go south into Woodplumpton. The Wheatsheaf is on the left.
From Preston drive up Tom Benson Way B6241. At top roundabout left onto the B5411 and pass over the M55 and follow into Woodplumpton. The Wheatsheaf is on the right opposite the Church.
Order and pay for your meal before the walk. 10.30 for 11.00am Binoculars Optional
5 Mile flat walk from Woodplumpton to Bilsborrow.
Grid Ref SD500345 Postcode PR4 0NE
Leader Graham 01772 458976 Mobile 07980 772346
Wednesday 4th October The Blue Anchor Bretherton
From the M61 Junc 8. Follow signs for Southport. From Motorway head for Chorley then LT at The Hartford Restaurant. RT down Euxton Lane past Chorley Hospital then 2nd left at roundabout onto B5251. RT onto A581. LT onto A49 then RT at Euxton Mills PH. Follow for 5 miles into Croston B5249. Then onto Bretherton after crossing Railway Bridge. The Blue Anchor is on the left.
From Preston. South down A59 then just after Much Hoole LT at Mini roundabout sp Bretherton Croston Eccleston B5247. The Blue Anchor is on the right at top of Bretherton Village just after RHB.
The pub will be open at 10.45 to use the Toilets.
Binoculars Optional
5 Mile flat walk around Much Hoole Moss Houses and Carrs.
Grid Ref SD484205 Postcode PR26 9AB
Leader Graham 01772 458976 Mobile 07980 772346
Wednesday 11th October
The Miller and Carter Parbold Hill
From M6 Junction 27 roundabout follow A5209 west for 5 miles. The pub is on your right at top of Parbold Hill.
Alternatively from the A59 in Burscough take the A5209, heading east towards Parbold. The pub is on your left at top of Parbold Hill.
Coffee will be served from 10.00am. The walk starts at 1100am
Order and pay for food before the walk.
1 Course from £8.00. 2 Courses available 5-6 miles
Grid Ref SD508107 Postcode WN8 7TG
Leader: Tony Norman: 0151 928 5003 Mobile: 07968581094
Wednesday 18th October The Top Lock,
Copthurst Lane,
Whittle Le Woods, Chorley. PR6 8LS
Directions: From the M65 exit at junction 3, take the A674 onto Chorley Road, follow this for about 31/2 miles. Turn right onto Blackburn Road, after 200yds turn left to stay on Blackburn Road, then slight right onto Town Lane. Take the first right onto Copthurst Lane follow the road and the pub is on the right with parking on the car park opposite.
From M61/Chorley exit at junction 8 from the M61, follow the A674. Turn left onto Blackburn Road after 200yds turn left to stay on Blackburn Road then slight right onto Town Lane. Take the first right onto Copthurst Lane the pub is on the right with parking on the car park opposite.
Meet at 10:30 to order and pay for food. The pub is offering 3 hot mains for £9, Steak and Pepper Pot Pie, Fish n Chips and Cheese and Onion Pie plus the sandwich menu.
The walk will start at 11.00 along canal paths and through fields for approx. 5 miles.
Leader Carol 07833510719 Wednesday 25th October Today's walk will start at the Bob's Smithy Inn, 1448 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 7PX.
It has a small car park so the owner has asked that we park on the road and not in the car park.
Meet at the pub for 10.30 to allow time to book and pay for your meal. The walk will start at 11.00 and return between 1.30 and 1.45.
M61 Junction 6 exit onto DeHavilland Way/A6027 towards Bolton North/Horwich. At the roundabout take 2nd exit and stay on DeHavilland Way/A6027 towards Bolton. Straight through the traffic lights. At the next roundabout (the Beehive Pub is opposite) turn right towards Bolton. After about 1.5 miles turn left at the traffic lights (Victoria Road). After ~1 mile turn left at traffic lights onto Old Kiln Lane. Continue for ~1 mile until you come to a crossroads and you'll see the pub opposite on the corner. Go straight across onto Walker Fold Road and park by the side of the road.
This is a hilly walk and can be rough underfoot in places, with 2 stiles. We will be crossing a field with cows and their calves so no dogs today please.
The walk is just a little over 5 miles.
Leader: Denise Wood
07779680972
Wednesday 1st November
The walk on Wednesday will be from The Brewers Fayre. Queen Victoria Road Burnley BB103EF. The walk will commence at 11am and be about 5.8 miles. It is an easy walk through the parks. No stiles or fields. Please order and pay for the food before the walk. There may be parking meters in operation in the car park but the cost is refundable from food and drink. If you don't want to eat there is a free car park just past the pub on the left.
Directions. Take M65 motorway to Burnley and leave at Junction 9. Take A679 towards Burnley. At traffic lights by the cemetery turn right on A646 to Halifax. Go straight across at traffic lights on Manchester road then at T junction turn left on Todmorden Road towards Burnley. At traffic lights by the football field go straight across on Belvedere Road. This then becomes Queen Victoria and the pub is on the left just past the fire station.
Leader Anne Pearson
Mobile: 07817567419
This weeks walk will be from the Calf's Head Hotel at Worston.
Order food before start of walk, we expect to return by 1.30 pm
Directions -
Heading north on A59 Clitheroe by-pass take exit on right for Worston just after Clitheroe North (Industrial) exit on left, enter large car park on right before Calf's Head and park in lower section. Post Code BB7 1QA.
Leader Jimmie Tel: 07931 139027
Wednesday 15th November The Hesketh Arms Rufford 10.30 for 11.00
Directions: From Preston. A59 for 12 miIes. The Hesketh Arms is on the right in the centre of Rufford From M61 Junc 8 Chorley. Follow Southport signs and pick up A581. Through Euxton & Croston. At A59 turn right and follow A59 as above. Order food before setting off but pay for it when purchasing drinks. 5 Mile slow circular flat walk Binoculars optional Grid Ref: SD461155 Postcode: L40 1SB Leader Graham Mobile: 07980772346 Wednesday 22nd November The walk will start promptly at 11.00am from The Chetham Arms, 83 High Street, Chapeltown, BL7 0EW.
From junction 4 on the M65 head south on the A666 through Darwen toward Bolton, and once in open country look out for the B6391 on the left toward Chapeltown.
From Bolton take the A676 heading north east towards Ramsbottom, and turn left onto the B6391 heading north toward Bromley Cross and on to Chapeltown.
Meet at 10.30am, order and pay for your lunch before the walk. Please note the pub car park is not large, please share cars if at all possible. This will be an energetic walk of just over five and a quarter miles, with a steady climb at the start and end, and a short challenging section due to the nature of the ground underfoot. If you occasionally use poles then bring them. In the event of inclement weather on the day an alternative lower level route will be used which is relatively flat
Anne Layfield is prepared to lead an alternative shorter walk. Leader: Stuart
Mobile 07975 775190
Wednesday 29th November The Gerrard Arms. Bolton Rd. Aspull. WN2 1PZ Map Ref SD628075. Sat Nav. 53.563N 2.563W
The walk will cover local farmland for the first part then we will continue to walk the length of Borsdane Wood back to the Gerrard Arms. Borsdane Wood is described as an ancient semi natural woodland which dates back to Saxon times.
Directions: Heading southbound on the M61 Motorway, exit at Junction 6 and turn right crossing the bridge. Continue to roundabout and turn left onto the A6 then right into Dicconson Lane which continues into Bolton Road and The Gerrard Arms is located on the left hand side.
Directions from M6 J27 and A49 Head for Standish then follow signs, B5239 Haigh and Aspull, Pass through Haigh, then at double roundabout in Aspull continue straight across into Bolton Rd. Pub is a further 1 mile on RHS.
We are to meet at 10.30 to begin walking at 11.00 am and coffee will be available before the walk. There is car parking to the rear of the pub and additional parking at the end Mill Lane if required.
Look forward to seeing you on our walk.
Leaders: Margaret and Mike 07527822708 Wednesday 6th December
This weeks walk is from the Farmers Arms
Chorley Rd, Bispham, Nr Parbold L40 3SL
Meet at the Farmers Arms for 10.30am. Please park to the back of the large car park. Pre-order and pay for your meal if you are eating after the walk. The walk will start at 11am and will be about 5.5 miles. Mostly flat on lanes, tracks and fields.
From the M6 junction 27 head towards Parbold on the A5209 and at the bottom of Parbold Hill turn right onto the B5246. Stay on this road for approx. 2 miles [do not follow the B5246 when it makes a sharp left turn at the start of Hilldale village] and the pub is on your left.
From the A59 in Burscough take the A5209 towards Parbold and soon after the traffic lights at the bottom of Parbold Hill turn left onto the B5246.Stay on this road for approx. 2 miles [do not follow the B5246 when it makes a sharp left turn at the start of Hilldale village] and the pub is on your left.
"Because of the recent heavy rain and in the event of rain in the week leading up to the walk. I will if necessary change the route, to head uphill, in order to avoid the mud and lying water”
Walk Leader.... Jean Leece
Mobile 07792 616746
Wednesday 13th December Christmas Walk from The Ley Inn
Meet at 10.30 for 11.00 for a short walk around Cuerden Valley From M6 Leave M6 at Jn 28 onto B5256 head east towards Chorley, straight on at traffic lights, after 3/4 mile (immediately after speed camera) turn right into Back Lane, the Ley Inn is on the left.
From M65 Leave M65 at Jn 1 onto M6 south towards Birmingham, take first exit i.e. Jn 28 and continue onto B5256 as above.
From M61 Leave M61 at Jn 8 sign post Chorley onto A674. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A6 North towards Clayton le Woods. After 2.7 miles at the roundabout take the first exit onto Sheep Hill Lane shortly after mini roundabout turn left into Woodend Rd at the roundabout in take 2nd exit into Back Lane, Ley Inn is on the right.
Starting time for meal: 12.30 for 13.00
Keith & Iris Mobile 07708606480
Alternative Christmas Walk The Plough at Eaves PH Eaves Lane. Cuddy Hill Directions: From M6 Junction 32 leave and come down to the A6. Pass under the Motorway and drive north to Broughton traffic lights. Turn left off A6 onto B5269 then after 2 miles fork right. At left hand bend, turn right onto Hollowforth Lane and eventually cross Canal. Left at junction onto Eaves Lane and find Plough at Eaves on right after less than a mile.
10.30 for 11.00 Order and pay for your meal before the walk. Coffee also available
Binoculars Optional
5 Mile slow circular flat walk towards Bilsborrow with Lanes Paths and Canal Towpath. Grid Ref SD 494375 Postcode PR04 0BJ
Leader Graham 01772 458976 Mobile 07980 772346 Wednesday 20th December The Rock Inn Tockholes Rd, Tockholes, Darwen BB3 0LU Website http://www.tockholes.org.uk/Rock.html
PARKING IS VERY TIGHT SO IF YOU ARE USING THE CAR PARK PLEASE PARK BEHIND ANOTHER CAR.
We are to meet at 10.30 to begin walking at 11.00 am.
From M65 J3 take the A675 towards Bolton (passing through Abbey Village), after about 4 miles turn left to Tockholes, past the visitor centre and the Royal Arms, continue through the village and in about 3 miles the Rock Inn is on the left.
From M65 J4 take the road towards Darwen and turn right at the lights.Take the first left under the motorway bridge to Tockholes. At the cross roads by the pub turn left and over the motorway. The Rock Inn is on the right shortly after entering the village.
Leader Geoff tel. 01254 852054 HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Wednesday 27th December The Hare & Hounds Bolton Road Abbey Village PR6 8DP Website https://whatpub.com/pubs/LAW/16771/hare-hounds-abbey- village
Restricted Menu (Soup & Sandwiches)...... Pub can only cater for a maximum of 35 people We are to meet at 10.30 to begin walking at 11.00 am.
From M65 Junction 3 take Bolton Road A675 to find Pub at top of Abbey Village. Park on car park and Doles Lane opposite.
Leader Geoff tel. 01254 852054