Walks Organised by the Mid Area Groups This programme is a summary of the walks offered by local groups in the Mid Lancs Ramblers Area. Walk information is also available in list or map form along with further information on groups & walks at:- http://www.lancashire-ramblers.org.uk/walks-programme/walks-programme.html For more information contact the walk leader, or visit the group web site. (See bottom of table for these). Non members are welcome to come along to a few walks before joining the Ramblers. Grade :- EA=Easy Access, E=Easy, L=Leisurely, M - Moderate, S - Strenuous, T=Technical. // Post Codes are Approx.

Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade Fields, woods and around a reservoir. A walk through fields, 01-06-17 South SD 611145 07443 13:30 L woods and a circuit of the reservoir (Meet at: Bay Horse, 6.0 Ann Thu Ribble PR6 9ER 533354 Babylon Lane, , PR6 9ER)

Redisher Woods and Holcombe Moor (Meet at: Car park on 03-06-17 SD 781163 01257 10:30 M B6214 south of Holcombe Village (BL8 4NN)) . Car share from 8.5 Maurice Sat BL8 4LY 271507 Hallgate Car Park, , Chorley PR7 1XA at •09:30•

03-06-17 SD 493455 Arnside. Coastal path to Silverdale (Meet at: Car Park at the 01995 Garstang 09:00 M 9.0 Carol Sat PR3 1LW Community Centre in Garstang) 601478 Yarrow Valley and Duxbury. Extended walk through and 04-06-17 SD 571153 around Yarrow Valley and Duxbury, including sections of the 07473 Chorley 11:00 L 6.0 Jack Sun PR7 3QA Chorley Circular Walk. (Meet at: Treeface Cafe, Birkacre. PR7 078687 3QL) 04-06-17 NY 387179 Central fells. Many steep climbs mainly but not always on 01253 Fylde 09:30 S 11.5 Ray Sun CA11 0NG paths. Some easy scrambling 869714 Chipping Circular. Park and meet on the village car park for a 04-06-17 West SD 621433 01772 11:00 M walk through the pleasant countryside around Chipping Pay 8.0 Jean Sun Lancs PR3 2QH 812034 and display £2.00 and plantation. A walk over woodland, 06-06-17 SD 619190 07762 Chorley 13:30 L moorland and fields on all established paths. (Meet at: White 4.5 Phil A Tue PR6 9DE 469825 Coppice Cricket Ground) 07-06-17 SD 650452 Dutton Circular. Paths and tracks around the Dutton area of 01772 Preston 11:00 L 5.0 David T Wed PR3 3XP Longridge Fell 721874 08-06-17 South SD 627214 Hills and Canal. Firm tracks, undulating walk to Snape s 01772 13:30 M 7.0 Christine Thu Ribble PR6 8QR Heights. (Meet at: Meet at Baths PR6 8QR) 424189 Wainwrights Way. Wainwright's Way. Rosthwaite to 10-06-17 NY 255145 01257 Chorley 08:00 M Buttermere (Meet at: Coach from Union Street PR71AL, 10.0 Denny Sat CA12 5XE 262122 SD584178) A celebration walk for our much loved friend, Barbara Williams. Lesser known paths of . Bring your 11-06-17 SD 638149 07880 Chorley 13:00 L secateurs. We'll stop for tea at Barbara's favourite cafe, 5.0 Marian Sun BL6 7SJ 870063 Chapel Tea Rooms (Meet at: Lower House Car Park, off Rivington Road) 11-06-17 NY 410130 Far Eastern Fells. Mainly on good tracks with some steep 07535 Fylde 09:30 S 12.0 Kath Sun CA11 0NY climbs 589303 13-06-17 SD 545461 Bleasdale Estate. Walk along fields and tracks following the 07812 Chorley 13:00 L 5.5 Sandra Tue PR3 1UN Bleasdale Estate. (Meet at: Quarry CP, Delph Lane PR3 1UP) 806665 North Liverpool parks and football stadiums . Catch 11.10 train from Town Green to Kirkdale for walk through parks and 14-06-17 West SD 401055 past Everton and Liverpool stadiums. Return from Walton 01772 11:00 L 5.0 David Wed Lancs L39 6RH station. Book Kirkdale return. Bring packed lunch. May catch 812034 same train from (11.05), Aughton Park(11.08), Maghull(11.15). 15-06-17 South SD 752232 Clough Head Circular. A circular walk via Clough Head (Meet 01257 13:30 M 6.0 Bob Thu Ribble BB4 4AU at: Clough Head free Car Park, BB4 4AU off B6232) 413165 Formby beach, dunes and woods walk. Dunes , beach and 17-06-17 SD 275066 01257 Chorley 10:30 M woods walk from Lifeboat Road Formby (Meet at: Lifeboat 8.0 Maurice Sat L37 2EB 271507 Road Formby (L37 2EB)) 17-06-17 SD 493455 Beetham. Via Fairy Steps, Shore Deer Park (Meet at: Car Park 01995 Garstang 09:00 M 8.0 Dorothy Sat PR3 1LW at the Community Centre in Garstang) 602995 Valley. An easy walk on mostly good paths through 18-06-17 SD 575233 Martin & 07808 Chorley 13:30 L Cuerden Valley country park (Meet at: Wood End Road/Sheep 4.5 Sun PR6 7US Susan 899420 Hill Lane close to post box.) 18-06-17 NY 403134 Troutbeck fells. Mainly on good tracks and paths but with 01772 Fylde 09:30 S 14.0 John Sun CA11 0NZ some rocky ascents 682740 18-06-17 West SD 459169 Holmeswood Moss. Meet on Spark Lane, Rufford, for a 01772 13:30 L 5.0 Geoff Sun Lancs L40 1SU leisurely walk around the countryside. 812034 Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade 20-06-17 SD 571151 Charnock Green. Circular walk via Charnock Green. (Meet at: 01257 Chorley 13:00 M 5.0 Bob Tue PR7 3QA Yarrow Valley Country Park Tree Face Café PR7 3QL) 413165 21-06-17 SD 628138 Rivington Reservoirs. Paths and tracks around the Rivington 01772 Preston 11:00 M 6.0 David T Wed BL6 7SB reservoirs 721874 Three Sisters. A flat walk through woods, farm land and along 22-06-17 South SD 583010 07808 13:30 L Leeds Liverpool canal. (Meet at: Toilets at Three Sisters 7.0 Phil Thu Ribble WN4 8DD 614650 Recreation Area WN4 8DD) The Barbara Williams Challenge Walk. A moorland and lakes walk taking in Tower, Strawberry Duck, Wayoh and 24-06-17 SD 665191 01257 Chorley 08:30 S Jumbles reservoirs, and Cheetham Close (Meet 18.0 Pat H Sat BL7 8BG 241134 at: Crookfield car park, off Belmont Road, on turn off) To the top of the Darwen Tower. A Scramblers walk for 25-06-17 SD 678229 07720 Chorley 14:00 L children. Adults must be accompanied by a child. (Meet at: 3.0 Paula Sun BB3 0LA 140077 Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen BB3 0LA) 25-06-17 NY 241017 Southern Fells. Some steep climbs and descents, not always 01253 Fylde 09:45 S 12.0 Ray Sun LA20 6EQ on paths. 869714 Heapey South. A chance to walk some of Heapey's less used 27-06-17 SD 602193 07854 Chorley 13:00 L southern paths recording any problems. (Meet at: The north 5.0 Mike Tue PR6 9BW 367305 end of Higher House Lane.) 28-06-17 SE 032353 01253 Fylde 10:15 M Top Withins. Meet at Oxenhope station 9.0 Pat F Wed BD22 9JW 734665 28-06-17 West SD 391054 Aughton Evening Walk. Meet at St Michael's Church, 01772 19:00 L 4.0 Julia Wed Lancs L39 6SA Aughton for a gentle evening walk. 812034 29-06-17 South SD 509108 Hill to Harrock Hill. Past Boars Den & Harrock Hall 07772 13:30 M 5.0 Mike Thu Ribble WN8 7TG (Meet at: Car park Miller & Carter (bottom end)) 501951 Helvellyn circular from Highpark Wood car park , Thirlmere 01-07-17 NY 315168 (Meet at: Highpark Wood car park. Nearest postcode: CA12 01257 Chorley 10:00 S 7.5 Linda Sat CA12 4TW 4TW) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley 249841 PR7 1XA at •08:15• 01-07-17 SD 493455 Tebay. Tracks/field paths Low borrowdale (Meet at: Car Park 01772 Garstang 08:30 M 7.5 Frank Sat PR3 1LW at the Community Centre in Garstang) 865578

01-07-17 West SD 417084 Wirral by Merseyrail. Catch the 09.35 train from Ormskirk for 01772 09:30 M 8.0 Pat Sat Lancs L39 2YN a walk from Bromborough Rake to Spital. Buy Day Saver ticket. 812034 02-07-17 SD 620190 to (Meet at: Lane just before 01257 Chorley 13:00 L 6.0 Linda Sun PR6 9DE cricket ground, White Coppice PR6 9DE) 249841 02-07-17 SD 475309 01772 Fylde 14:00 E & . No Description or TBA 5.0 Tony Sun PR4 0RP 715409 04-07-17 SD 577217 Cuerden Valley, Whittle le Woods circular (Meet at: Kem Mill 01257 Chorley 19:00 L 4.0 Linda Tue PR6 7EA Lane Car Park) 249841 05-07-17 SD 621433 01772 Preston 11:00 L Fell Foot Round. Field paths north of Chipping 6.0 Frank P Wed PR3 2GN 865578 06-07-17 South SD 621433 Little Bowland. Undulating fields and tracks around Dinkling 01772 13:30 M 7.0 Christine Thu Ribble PR3 2GN Green (Meet at: Chipping Car Park, PR3 2GN) 424189 Wainwrights Way. Final Wainwright Way section to 08-07-17 NY 174169 01257 Chorley 08:00 M Buttermere. Meal at end of walk (Meet at: Coach from Union 10.0 Denny Sat CA13 9UZ 262122 Street, Chorley PR7 1AL SD 584178) 08-07-17 SD 493455 Winster. Undulating paths/great views of Windermere (Meet 01253 Garstang 09:00 M 9.0 Brian F Sat PR3 1LW at: Car Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 790563 09-07-17 SD 620161 Lead Mine Clough. Circular walk including War Memorial at 07846 Chorley 13:00 L 4.5 Marina Sun PR6 9DQ Lead Mine Clough (Meet at: top car park) 699263 . A walk along the lower paths of Healey Nab, 11-07-17 SD 598172 moderate climbs, open fields possibly with cattle could be 07762 Chorley 19:00 M 5.0 Phil A Tue PR6 9FE muddy. (Meet at: Cul-de-sac, opposite Hop Pocket Carr Lane, 469825 Chorley) 12-07-17 West SD 443123 Bridge. Meet by Burscough Bridge Station for a 01772 13:30 L 5.0 Jackie Wed Lancs L40 0RZ walk across the area between Burscough and Rufford. 812034 13-07-17 South SD 621161 Anglezarke. Rocks and Water at Anglezarke (Meet at: Large car 07812 13:30 M 6.0 Sandra Thu Ribble PR6 9DQ park at Anglezake PR6 9DQ) 806665 Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade

Historic Wycoller. Trawden and Boulsworth Hill, Lancashire's highest hill at 1696ft, just a steady climb. Magnificent views over the Bronte Moors and Pendle Hill, partly on the Pendle 15-07-17 SD 937393 Martin & 07808 Chorley 10:00 M and Bronte Ways. (Meet at: Wycoller Country Park, Haworth 11.5 Sat BB8 8SY Susan 899420 Road car park (free). Nearest postcode BB8 8SY.) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •08:50• 15-07-17 SD 493455 Glasson. Across fields to Lune Estuary coast (Meet at: Car Park 01995 Garstang 09:30 L 7.0 Dorothy Sat PR3 1LW at the Community Centre in Garstang) 602995 16-07-17 SD 620190 area. Circular walk around Great Hill area (Meet at: 01257 Chorley 11:00 L 5.0 Jack Sun PR6 9DE Lane just before cricket ground, White Coppice PR6 9DE) 230508 16-07-17 SD 457561 01253 Fylde 14:00 E Towards Galgate. No Description or TBA 5.0 Joan R Sun LA2 0AN 865780 River Douglas and Hoole Marsh. Meet by St Michael's Church, 16-07-17 West SD 462223 01772 13:30 L Liverpool Old Road, Hoole for a walk by the River Douglas and 5.0 Christine Sun Lancs PR4 5JQ 812034 across the fields and lanes on Hoole Marsh.

18-07-17 SD 489186 . The picturesque countryside of Croston (Meet at: Car 07902 Chorley 19:00 L 4.0 Eileen Tue PR26 9RA Park next to Doctor's Surgery in Out Lane, Croston, PR26 9HJ) 300282 19-07-17 SD 478251 01772 Preston 11:00 L River Douglas Round. Lanes and paths along the River Douglas 5.0 Sandra S Wed PR4 5YY 724608 20-07-17 South SD 428402 . Footpaths, lanes and tracks by the River Wyre 07812 13:30 E 6.0 Sandra Thu Ribble PR3 0YB (Meet at: Park along the High Street, Gt Eccleston) 806665 Downham Circular. Downham to Sawley via Twiston Mill and 22-07-17 SD 784441 Rimington. A visit to some of Terry's favourite spots (Meet at: 07880 Chorley 09:45 M 10.0 Marian Sat BB7 4BN Downham Car Park BB7 4BN) . Car share from Hallgate Car 870063 Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •09:00• 22-07-17 SD 493455 Lymm. Fields/woods/canalside around the town (Meet at: Car 01995 Garstang 09:00 M 7.0 David W Sat PR3 1LW Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 603959 including (Meet at: Car 23-07-17 SD 635126 01257 Chorley 11:00 M park opposite Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington 6.0 Jack Sun BL6 7RU 230508 BL6 7RU) Brindle. A walk over fields and paths to Denham Hill, great 25-07-17 SD 595127 views, moderate climbs, may be muddy in places, possible 07762 Chorley 19:00 M 4.5 Phil A Tue PR7 4JY cattle. (Meet at: Lay-by off A674 Road, Higher 469825 Wheelton) Circular. Meet on Mark Square car park, , 26-07-17 West SD 452207 01772 13:30 L for a walk to Bretherton passing through the grounds of Bank 6.0 Geoff Wed Lancs PR4 6TU 812034 Hall. From Boundary Mill. Canal and fields to Slipper Hill Res. 27-07-17 South SD 877400 07443 13:30 M Refreshments and/or shop till you drop at the end. (Meet at: 5.0 Ann Thu Ribble BB8 9NU 533354 Boundary Mill, Vivary Way , Colne, BB8 9NU) Austwick to Norber Scar. Clapham and Feizor. PLEASE NOTE: 29-07-17 SD 745692 Due to the Chorley Flower Show the car share is from Whins 07854 Chorley 10:15 M 9.0 Mike Sat LA2 8EG Lane at Higher Wheelton off the A674 at *08:30* (Meet at: 367305 Large main car park in Austwick, postcode LA2 8EF) WW2 Pilots and Ancient Lead Mines. Children's walk. Adults 30-07-17 SD 620161 01257 Chorley 14:00 L must be accompanied by a child (Meet at: Anglezarke car park 3.0 Pat H Sun PR6 9DQ 241134 , off Moor Road) 30-07-17 SD 625249 07773 Fylde 14:00 E Houghton Tower. No Description or TBA 5.0 Ann M Sun PR5 0SP 402139 's white hart. An evening walk around 01-08-17 SD 553157 historic Charnock Richard with a chance of spotting white 07880 Chorley 19:00 L 4.5 Marian Tue PR7 5NA deer. (Meet at: Parking on Church Lane by Charnock Richard 870063 church) 02-08-17 SD 628138 01772 Preston 11:00 M Rivington Pike. Tracks and paths around Rivington Park 6.0 Bob S Wed BL6 7SB 774159 Fields, Canal and River. Fields, Canal and River (Meet at: 03-08-17 South SD 616267 Chapel Lane, off A675, turn at the Blackburn side of 07814 13:30 M 6.0 Dave Thu Ribble PR5 0RY the Boars Head PH, Please park near the railway bridge away 551507 from housing) Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade Clougha and Ward stone. Walk from Abbeystead to Clougha and Ward Stone. Some lateral walking 05-08-17 SD 543574 01257 Chorley 10:00 M (Meet at: Car park at Jubilee Tower. Nearest postcode LA2 10.0 Linda Sat LA2 0QR 249841 0QR) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •09:00• 05-08-17 SD 493455 Barbon. Tracks/rough fell with 1 steep climb (Meet at: Car 01772 Garstang 08:30 M 8.5 Frank Sat PR3 1LW Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 865578 Jeffrey Hill Longridge. A walk through the fields and lanes of 06-08-17 SD 639402 Martin & 07808 Chorley 13:00 L the Ribble Valley. Wonderful views on a clear day. (Meet at: 6.0 Sun PR3 2TT Susan 899420 Jeffrey Hill free Car Park opposite Cardwell House PR3 2TU) 06-08-17 West SD 751231 Haslingden Grane. Meet at Clough Head Visitor Centre for a 01772 11:00 M 8.0 Roger Sun Lancs BB4 4AT walk around the reservoirs and countryside. 812034 Around Whittle le Woods - bring torch. Easy walk along canal 08-08-17 SD 592204 07813 Chorley 19:00 E paths and Whittle tunnels. (Meet at: Lay-by opposite Malt 4.0 Helen Tue PR6 8AD 601231 House Farm, Moss Lane) Whittle -le - Woods and the branch. Historic 10-08-17 South SD 590203 route following the route of the Lancaster Canal Branch to the 07759 13:30 M 7.0 Carolyn Thu Ribble PR6 8AB Leeds and Liverpool canel. Several short steep sections. (Meet 951346 at: Malt House Farm PR6 8AB) 12-08-17 SE 135375 Dales Highway. Walk from Saltaire to Ilkley (Meet at: Coach 01257 Chorley 08:00 M 10.0 Denny Sat BD18 4TA from Union Street, Chorley PR7 1AL SD 584178) 262122 12-08-17 SD 493455 Winmarleigh. Flat walk across the moss - ancient land (Meet 01995 Garstang 09:30 M 7.0 David W Sat PR3 1LW at: Car Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 603959 Chisnal to Tunley. Mossy Lea, Tunley and the old Chisnal 13-08-17 SD 555127 07880 Chorley 13:00 L Colliery site. (Walk repeated by popular request) (Meet at: 6.0 Marian Sun PR7 5DY 870063 Road parking at A49 end of Moor Lane.) 13-08-17 SD 471462 01253 Fylde 14:00 E Aldcliffe. No Description or TBA 5.0 Sheila O Sun PR3 0JQ 725680 15-08-17 SD 620155 Stronstrey Bank. Moorland Walk (Meet at: Knowsley 01257 Chorley 13:00 E 5.0 Rod Tue PR6 9HD Embankment Car Park) 470466 16-08-17 SD 502917 Scout Scar & Cunswick Fell. Tracks to Scout Scar and Cunswick 07951 Preston 11:00 M 7.0 Kath F Wed LA9 5RP Fell 282551 Worthington. Park and meet at the White Crow Restaurant 16-08-17 West SD 582123 01695 10:00 L for a morning walk. Opportunity for lunch following walk. See 5.0 Ann Wed Lancs WN1 2XL 571303 restaurant website : www.thewhitecrow.co.uk 17-08-17 South SD 740360 Reid Heights. Undulating walk to Simon s Stone on the 01772 13:30 M 6.5 Christine Thu Ribble BB7 9DR Heights. (Meet at: Spring Wood Car Park, BB7 9DR) 424189 Thievley Pike. Walk includes Thievley Pike and part of Burnley 19-08-17 SD 849288 Way (Meet at: Crown Point. Nearest postcode: BB11 3RL) . Car 01772 Chorley 10:00 M 11.0 Colin Sat BB11 3QZ share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA 423991 at •09:15• 19-08-17 SD 493455 Tarn Hows. Around the lakes to Black Crag (Meet at: Car Park 01995 Garstang 08:30 M 7.0 Dorothy Sat PR3 1LW at the Community Centre in Garstang) 602995 19-08-17 West SD 495104 Parbold. Meet on Bramble Way car park to walk to High Moor 01772 13:30 L 6.0 Geoff Sat Lancs WN8 7HZ and Fairy Glen. 812034 Rivington, taking in the top barn, castle ruin and reservoirs. 20-08-17 SD 625142 07846 Chorley 13:00 L (Meet at: Parking area alongside Rivington Foundation 5.0 Marina Sun BL6 7SE 699263 Primary School, Horrobin Lane BL67SE) 22-08-17 SD 550194 to Runshaw (Meet at: Primrose Hill Lane just off 07854 Chorley 13:00 L 5.0 Mike Tue PR7 6AZ Runshaw Lane PR7 6BA) 367305 An undulating walk over Moorland, Fields and Tracks. This is a 24-08-17 South SD 709220 circular walk taking in Hoddleston Moss and Grey Stone (Meet 07980 13:30 M 6.0 Graham Thu Ribble BB3 3PN at: Roman Road at Blacksnape. Park at Blacksnape Playing 772346 Fields Car Park, BB3 3PN) Helm Crag. Grasmere to Helm Crag, Calf Crag and Tarn Crag. 26-08-17 NY 339072 Ascent 2300 ft (Meet at: Grasmere main car park. Nearest 07854 Chorley 10:30 S 8.0 Mike Sat LA22 9SL postcode: LA2 9SJ.) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley 367305 Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •08:30• Climb to the top of Billinge Hill. Children's walk. Adults must 27-08-17 SD 662271 be accompanied by a child (Meet at: Car park at main 01257 Chorley 14:00 L 3.0 Pat H Sun BB2 2TP entrance to , off A674 Preston Old Road, 241134 Blackburn BB2 2TP) Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade 27-08-17 SD 478250 01772 Fylde 14:00 E Brock Valley North. No Description or TBA 5.0 Jane W Sun PR4 5YY 436494

28-08-17 West SD 478026 Rainford. Park and meet on The Junction pub car park for a 01772 11:00 M 8.0 Tommy Mon Lancs WA11 7JU Bank Holiday ramble on the tracks and paths around Rainford. 812034

29-08-17 SD 525170 Eccleston. The picturesque countryside of Eccleston (Meet at: 01257 Chorley 13:00 L 4.5 Allan Tue PR7 5SW Car Park end of Draper Avenue off B5250, Eccleston PR7 5SY) 450096 31-08-17 South SD 633144 Anglezarke Moor. Morrland Walk (Meet at: 07598 13:30 E 4.5 Rod Thu Ribble BL6 7SB BL6 7SB) 384960 Whernside from Ribblehead (Meet at: Off road parking near 02-09-17 SD 764791 junction off B6255 and B6479. Nearest postcode: LA6 3AU) . 01257 Chorley 10:00 S 8.0 Linda Sat LA6 3AU Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 249841 1XA at •08:30• Marles Wood. A walk through the fields and lanes of Park 03-09-17 SD 677356 Gate, Dinckley and back along the (Meet at: Martin & 07808 Chorley 13:00 L 5.5 Sun PR3 3XU Marles Wood free Car Park, Ribchester Road, shortly after the Susan 899420 Royal Lancashire Showground PR3 3XU.) 03-09-17 West SD 628138 Rivington. Meet at Great House Barn for a circular walk 01772 10:30 M 8.0 Margaret Sun Lancs BL6 7SB around the reservoirs and paths in the Rivington area. 812034 05-09-17 SD 535213 Leyland. Walk (Meet at: Parkgate Drive at the 07854 Chorley 13:00 L 5.0 Mike Tue PR25 1BU back of PR25 1BU) 367305 06-09-17 SD 726435 Waddington round. Field paths, tracks and lane north of 07754 Preston 11:00 M 6.0 Jane W Wed BB7 3LF Waddington 439528 The Dream from Sutton Wood. Woods, a res and the 07-09-17 South SJ 516905 07443 13:30 L sculpture and there's a pub near the car park. (Meet at: King 5.0 Ann Thu Ribble WA9 4BB 533354 George playing fields, Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor, WA9 4BB) 09-09-17 SE 117477 Dales Highway. Ilkley to Addingham (Meet at: Coach from 01257 Chorley 08:00 M 10.0 Denny Sat LS29 8FA Union Street, Chorley PR7 1AL SD 584178) 262122 09-09-17 SD 493455 Nicky Nook. Across fields/woods to the Grizedale Valley (Meet 01995 Garstang 09:30 M 8.0 Carol Sat PR3 1LW at: Car Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 601478 10-09-17 SD 620155 A Moorland Walk. A walk around Anglezarke Moor (Meet at: 01257 Chorley 13:00 E 5.0 Rod Sun PR6 9HD Knowsley Embankment, nearest postcode PR6 9HD) 470466 10-09-17 SD 592204 01772 Fylde 14:00 E Whittle le Woods. No Description or TBA 5.0 Helen O Sun PR6 8AD 338724 Harrock Hill. A walk through fairy glen, and over Parbold Hill to 12-09-17 SD 516109 Harrock Hill. One medium climb, all on good paths and tracks. 07762 Chorley 13:00 M 6.0 Phil A Tue WN6 9EQ (Meet at: Layby off A5209 Hall Lane, after Dangerous Corner, 469825 . Nearest postcode: WN6 9EQ) 13-09-17 West SD 525092 . Meet on Heron's Wharf, Appley Bridge, for a 01772 13:30 L 5.0 David Wed Lancs WN6 9ET pleasant easy paced walk in the Douglas Valley. 812034 Yarrow Valley and Leeds Liverpool Canal. Through Drybones 14-09-17 South SD 570152 07772 13:30 M Wood, along the canal and back via Duxbury Wood (Meet at: 6.0 Mike Thu Ribble PR7 3RN 501951 Yarrow Valley car park, Birkacre Road, PR7 3RN) by Bowland. Walk includes Forest Becks and Lane Ends 16-09-17 SD 784494 (Meet at: Bolton by Bowland car park. Nearest postcode: BB7 01772 Chorley 10:00 M 11.0 Colin Sat BB7 4NW 4NW.) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, 423991 Chorley PR7 1XA at •09:00• 16-09-17 SD 493455 Farleton. Grassy paths to the summit, views across the bay 01253 Garstang 09:00 M 9.0 Brian F Sat PR3 1LW (Meet at: Car Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 790563 Woods, farms and the Leeds Liverpool canal. A flat walk 17-09-17 SD 583010 07808 Chorley 13:00 L through woods, farm land and along Leeds Liverpool canal. 7.0 Phil C Sun WN4 8DD 614650 (Meet at: Toilets at Three Sisters Recreation Area WN4 8DD) 19-09-17 SD 638148 Catter Nab & Tigers Clough. Moorland Walk, one steep climb 01257 Chorley 13:00 E 5.0 Rod Tue BL6 7SD (Meet at: Lower House Car Park Rivington) 470466 20-09-17 SD 661501 Hodder valley 7 Newton. Paths, tracks and roads from Dunsop 01772 Preston 11:00 M 6.0 David T Wed BB7 3BB bridge to Newton 721874 21-09-17 South SD 503123 Harrock Hill. Belmont around Delph via Longworth Clough. 07808 13:30 M 6.0 Phil Thu Ribble WN6 9QD (Meet at: Hunters Hill Quarry Car Park, WN6 9QD) 614650 Lune Valley. Caton to Skerton Bridge. Glorious views 23-09-17 SD 503645 throughout (Meet at: The Heritage CP off the A683 just before 07854 Chorley 10:00 M 9.0 Mike Sat LA2 9HQ Caton on the ) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, 367305 Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •09:00• Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade How many Pokemon will we catch today?'. Childrens walk. 24-09-17 SD 542211 Parents and children can bring devices to collect Pokemon on 07720 Chorley 14:00 L 2.0 Paula Sun PR25 3BE the Pokemon Go app. (Meet at: Car park at main entrance to 140077 Worden Park, PR25 1DJ) Chapel and Burscough Priory. Circular walk over fields 26-09-17 SD 454091 and along quiet lanes with sighting of the remains of 07982 Chorley 13:00 L 5.0 Walter J Tue L40 5UE Burscough Priory. (Meet at: Meet at road side leading to 094209 Lathom Chapel on B5240 south of L40 5UN.) 28-09-17 South SD 620123 Pike Stones and Anglezarke Moor. Moorland Walk (Meet at: 07598 13:30 E 6.0 Rod Thu Ribble PR6 9HP Viewing point above Leicester Mill Quarries) 384960 Chorley Circular. Join the walk at Duxbury Park Golf Course 30-09-17 SD 574185 07902 Chorley 09:30 M main car park at 12.45 pm for linear walk to Astley Park (Meet 11.0 Eileen Sat PR7 1XP 300282 at: Hallgate car park, Astley Village, PR7 1XA) Rail Rabble to Littleborough. Meet at Appley Bridge Station for the 09.19 train. Circular walk from Littleborough for 30-09-17 West SD 524094 01772 09:15 M Rochdale Canal, Pennine Bridleway and Hollingworth Lake. 8.0 Jackie Sat Lancs WN6 9AZ 812034 Buy Rail Ranger ticket on train (£5.90). Check website to confirm train time. Healey Nab and Anglezarke. Circular walk taking in Healey Nab 01-10-17 SD 592193 01257 Chorley 11:00 M and Anglezarke (Meet at: First car park on the right, just 6.0 Jack Sun PR6 8TH 230508 before Botany Bay Mill (Junction 8 M61)) Circular walk from Barton to Bilsborrow. Along the Lancaster 03-10-17 SD 515382 canal, walk through fields bridle way, canal paths and country 07812 Chorley 13:00 E 5.0 Sandra Tue PR3 5AB lanes. (Meet at: Barton Village Hall Car Park. Nearest postcode 806665 PR3 5AB) 04-10-17 SD 591204 07740 Preston 11:00 L Whittle and canal. Historic sites around Whittle and the canals 6.0 Eric C Wed PR6 8AE 470728 Belmont & Longworth Clough. Belmont around Delph via 05-10-17 South SD 674158 07740 13:30 M Longworth Clough. (Meet at: Black dog pub, park in streets 6.8 Eric Thu Ribble BL7 8AB 470728 (not pub CP).BL7 8AB) 07-10-17 SD 618191 Spitlers edge and Lead Mine Valley from White Coppice (Meet 01257 Chorley 10:00 M 10.0 Linda Sat PR6 9DE at: White Coppice cricket field) 249841 07-10-17 SD 493455 Elterwater. To Colwith Falls Slaters Bridge (Meet at: Car Park 01995 Garstang 08:30 M 7.0 Dorothy Sat PR3 1LW at the Community Centre in Garstang) 602995 Glasson and Cockersands. Streets of Glasson, tow path, lanes, 08-10-17 SD 446560 fields and sea wall. (Meet at: East Quay car park, Glasson 07505 Chorley 11:00 L 5.5 Alan Sun LA2 0BT Dock. Nearest postcode LA20BT) . Car share from Hallgate Car 628296 Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •10:00• 08-10-17 SD 531283 01253 Fylde 14:00 E Avenham Park. No Description or TBA 5.0 Sheila O Sun PR1 8EU 725680 08-10-17 West SD 466156 . Meet at Rufford Station for a circular walk 01772 13:30 L 5.0 Jean Sun Lancs L40 1TB around Mawdesley. 812034 Circular walk to Akincoates Woodland. Along towpath and 10-10-17 SD 882409 fieldsthrough the local nature reserve around Lake Burwain 07812 Chorley 13:00 M 5.0 Sandra Tue BB8 9SG and back through the wood. (Meet at: Colne and Nelson RUFC 806665 Car Park. Nearest postcode: BB8 9SG) Holcombe & Peel Tower. Visit Peel Tower and Holcombe 12-10-17 South SD 781162 moor. Mostly level walking with one 800ft ascent over 2 miles. 07740 13:30 M 6.5 Eric Thu Ribble BL8 4NN (7.5% slope or 1/13). (Meet at: Car park on B6214 south of 470728 Holcombe Village (BL8 4NN))) 14-10-17 SE 080498 Dales Highway. Walk from Addingham to Draughton (Meet at: 01257 Chorley 08:00 M 10.0 Denny Sat LS29 0ST Coach from Union Street, Chorley PR7 1AL SD 584178) 262122 Part of Chorley Circular Walk. Common Bank Lodge and 15-10-17 SD 574185 07902 Chorley 13:00 L Yarrow Valley (Meet at: Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, PR7 5.0 Eileen Sun PR7 1XP 300282 1XA) Mawdesley Moss. Circular walk along quiet lanes and over 17-10-17 SD 494140 07982 Chorley 13:00 L Mawdesley Moss stopping for refrehments at Fettlers Wharf 5.0 Walter J Tue L40 3SY 094209 Coffee Shop. (Meet at: Cedar Farm L40 3SY) 18-10-17 SD 366269 01772 Preston 11:00 E Lytham coast. Promenade and roads around Lytham 6.0 Sandra S Wed FY8 5EU 724608 18-10-17 West SD 393115 . Meet at the Village Hall, Smithy Lane, for a 01772 13:30 L 5.0 Peter Wed Lancs L40 8HH circular walk. 812034 Grid Ref Post Start Length Date Group Walk Description Leader Contact

Code Time Miles Grade Witton Park. Along the Weavers Trail through fields and lanes 19-10-17 South SD 659273 07808 13:30 M around . Lead by Isa and Phil Childs (Meet at: 5.5 Phil Thu Ribble BB2 2TP 614650 Witton Park Car Park next to the running track, BB2 2TP) Catrigg Force and Giggleswick Scar. Walk from Langcliffe To 21-10-17 SD 824651 Catrigg Force and Goggleswick Scar (Meet at: Langcliffe car 01772 Chorley 10:00 M 9.0 Colin Sat BD24 9RD park. Nearest postcode: BD24 9RD) . Car share from Hallgate 423991 Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •08:45• Ribchester to Alston along the river Ribble (Meet at: 22-10-17 SD 649352 07854 Chorley 10:00 M Ribchester's Main Car Park PR3 3YS) . Car share from Hallgate 7.0 Mike Sun PR3 3YS 367305 Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •09:00• 22-10-17 SD 548430 01772 Fylde 14:00 E Longton Brick Croft. No Description or TBA 5.0 Jane W Sun PR3 0PP 436494 Darwen Tower circular. Taking in Darwen Tower, the ruin of 24-10-17 SD 665215 Hollinshead Hall and Tockholes Plantations (Meet at: 07505 Chorley 13:00 L 5.0 Alan B Tue BB3 0PA Information Centre/Vaughns Country Café, 628296 Tockholes Road, Tockholes, Darwen BB3 0PA) Halton and Crook of Lune. A lovely walk along the banks of 26-10-17 South SD 502645 01257 13:30 L the river Lune through fields and woods (Meet at: Halton 6.0 Bob Thu Ribble LA2 9HQ 413165 Station (Disused) CP, Bottom of Denny Beck Lane off A683) Leaping salmon and history around the River Kent. Levens Deer Park and then on to Hincaster Canal Tunnel with return 28-10-17 SD 506868 via River Kent and Sedgwick Gunpowder Works (Meet at: 07880 Chorley 09:45 M 9.0 Marian Sat LA8 8EA Parking on lane by Sedgwick Bridge. Nearest postcode: LA8 870063 8EA.) . Car share from Hallgate Car Park, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XA at •08:30• 28-10-17 SD 493455 Clapham. Circular with moderate ascent via Austwick (Meet 01253 Garstang 08:30 M 8.5 David D Sat PR3 1LW at: Car Park at the Community Centre in Garstang) 810640 A soggy and splashy wander'. Children's walk. Wellies essential 29-10-17 SD 665215 as there will be some splashing in streams! (Meet at: Car park 07720 Chorley 14:00 L 2.0 Paula Sun BB3 0PA at Vaughn's cafe and Information Centre, Tockholes Rd, 140077 Tockholes, BB3 0PA.) 29-10-17 West SD 459109 Lathom. Meet by the Ring O' Bells for a circular walk around 01772 13:30 L 5.0 Doreen Sun Lancs L40 5TE the Lathom countryside. 812034 Rivington Pike Walk. Circular walk with photo opportunities 31-10-17 SD 637148 through the terraced gardens, optionally up to the pike tower 07982 Chorley 13:00 L 5.0 Walter J Tue BL6 7SD with with a tea stop at Great Barn (Meet at: Lower House Car 094209 Park, Rivington nearest to Belmont Road BL6) Web sites Mid Lancs Ramblers: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-finder/areas/mid-lancashire.aspx Chorley: http://www.chorleyramblers.co.uk Fylde: http://www.fylderamblers.org.uk Preston: http://www.prestonra.co.uk LWW: http://www.facebook.com/lancswalkers West Lancs: www.ramblers.org.uk/west-lancashire The Ramblers is a Registered Charity: & Wales No: 1093577 Scotland No: SC039799