Hike On Lancashire (2024)

31/10/2024

Wansfell Pike and TroutbeckA fantastic circular walk starting in Ambleside ascending Wansfell Pike and then on to Troutbeck. From Troutbeck we return to Ambleside via Robins Lane. The ascent from Ambleside is steep but once at the top of Wansfell Pike it’s downhill to Troutbeck. The return has some gentle ascent before descending into Ambleside. Once back in Ambleside we will go for post walk refreshments.

As this is a hill walk please wear the appropriate walking boots. There is likely to be mud in places.

In the event of bad weather a lower level alternative will be provided. Sorry, no dogs.

(Also, to be aware the Christmas Meal for Hike on Lancashire Ramblers members is planned for Sunday 22 December 2024. Can you please let Dave Morris know by end of Sunday 3 November, on [email protected] if you want to be included.)

Start: Sunday 3 November 10:30 AM

16/10/2024

Haworth, Oxenhope and the Bronte TrailA superb walk that sees us leave from Haworth train station, and walk to Oxenhope before joining with the millenium way to the waterfall and ruin where we will have lunch. Return is via the Pennine and then Bronte way to the centre of Haworth where we will have refreshments.

Ramblers members please remember your membership card (or Ap). [If a non-Ramblers member please book via Meet-up for which there is a suggested donation of £2 on day].

Walk leader: Dave M

Start: Sunday 20 October 10:30 AM

09/10/2024

Brindle, Withnell Fold and the Lost Farms of Brinscall MoorA 10-mile moderate walk taking in several historical locations. We start in the village of Brindle, further down Water Street from its church which dates back to the 12th century: we will meet in the Brindle Community Hall car park ready to depart at 10.30am. We then walk to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, crossing the bridge over to the disused paper mill and 19th century 'model village' of Withnell Fold. Next, we progress through fields and the Oak Royal Golf Club to the village of Withnell where we shall stop for lunch.

Renourished, we then head up onto Brinscall Fell where we can explore the remains of several of the 50 farms that were ‘cleared’ by Liverpool Corporation Waterworks Department over the first part of the 20th century, notably ‘Botany Bay’ and ‘Ratten Clough’ (the latter being the best-preserved, having been vacated only in 1960). Heading down through Wheelton Plantation, we then rise up to ‘Windy Harbour’ and then down into Higher Wheelton and then back down to cross the Leeds-Liverpool Canal before returning to complete our walk in Brindle.

Start: Sunday 13 October 10:45 AM

02/10/2024

Malham TarnA scenic walk from the visitor centre to Goredale Scar, (we will not be climbing via the waterfall) and then to Malham Tarn and lunch. From Malham Tarn we return via the Pennine Way and Malham Cove into Malham and deserved refreshments.

Ramblers members please remember your membership card (or Ap). [If a non-Ramblers member please book via Meet-up for which there is a suggested donation of £2 on day].

Walk leader - Craig S

Start: Sunday 6 October 10:30 AM

25/09/2024

Kirkby Lonsdale and Lune Valley rambleAfter a short walking tour of the historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale we will head south across fields and farms through the village of Wittington and to the River Lune where after a break (and chance for a dip) we will return along the river bank known as the Lune Valley Ramble. Drinks in a KL pub after. Sorry no dogs.

Walk leader - Ben K

Start: Sunday 29 September 10:30 AM

18/09/2024

Place Fell from Brother’s WaterWalking to Place fell from Brother's Water, returning alongside Ullswater.

Start: Sunday 22 September 10:15 AM

11/09/2024

Rochdale CircularJoin us for a tough but fantastic circular walk starting from Littleborough Station. The walk is 14 miles and includes moorland, reservoirs and the Rochdale Canal so expect some significant ascent and challenging terrain. Please ensure you come prepared with suitable walking boots and waterproofs etc.

This is a walk for experienced walkers only so if you are unsure if you will be comfortable on this walk then please do not attend. We have plenty of other suitable walks that you will enjoy.

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Walk leader: Robyn

Start: Sunday 15 September 10:00 AM

31/08/2024

Worsley CircularJoin us for a 5 mile circular evening walk in Worsley along the canal and through the woods.

Walk leader - Robyn

Start: Wednesday 4 September 06:45 PM

28/08/2024

Bury to Ramsbottom via Peel Tower and Holcombe MoorThis is a scenic linear walk from Bury to Ramsbottom going via the high ground of Peel Tower and Holcombe Moor. We start in Bury and follow the Irwell Sculpture Trail as far as Summerseat where we then turn off and climb up the gentle slope to Holcombe village. From here, the gradient increases to ascend to Peel Tower where we will have great views (weather permitting) before crossing Holcombe Moor passing Pilgrim’s Cross along the way. We then descend to Irwell Vale village and rejoin the sculpture trail in the opposite direction to Ramsbottom.

At Ramsbottom, we will then catch one of the regular buses for the 20 minute ride back to Bury and refreshments at The Trackside at Bolton Street Station. Bus fare is £2.

The walk is classed as a moderate walk as the only climb of note is up to Peel Tower. There are likely to be muddy sections on the route so please wear the appropriate boots or walking shoes.

Start: Sunday 1 September 10:30 AM

21/08/2024

Place Fell from Brother's Water [11 miles, strenuous]Walking to Place fell from Brother's Water, returning alongside Ullswater.

Start: Sunday 25 August 10:15 AM

17/08/2024

Croston Circular [4 miles, easy]An easy, 4-mile circular walk. We meet outside Croston Village Surgery, circling past Leyland Garden Centre before returning to the village. The walk is fairly flat, using a mixture of tracks, alongside roads, across fields. There are a few muddy stretches, so walking boots or sturdy trainers/trail shoes are strongly recommended.

Start: Wednesday 21 August 06:45 PM

14/08/2024

Dunsop Head, Whitendale and the Salter Fell Road, from Slaidburn (12.5 miles, strenuous)A 12.5 mile strenuous walk. We meet at the car park in Slaidburn. The walk passes through the village and just over a mile along the road before starting to climb into the fells. Passing across past Dunsop Head, we traverse some boggy moorland before descending into Whitendale. We pass the farm, soon stopping for a well-deserved lunch break. Renourished, we then progress along a track alongside the Whitendale River. We then turn uphill - this is the most difficult part of the walk, passing firstly through a boggy area before ascending along narrow paths, partly hidden in places by bracken - walking pole(s) are therefore strongly recommended - after about 2 miles, we finally reach the Roman Road (Hornby Road), following this for about 3 miles downhill, finally reaching Wood Lane. Deviating from the tracks and roads, we pass through farmland and then woodland, reappearing on the road into Slaidburn (adjacent to the Medical Centre) before retracing our steps back to the car park. Finally, there is the option of a refreshing drink at the Hark to Bounty in the village.

Start: Sunday 18 August 10:30 AM

07/08/2024

Barbon, Casterton Fell and the Lune Valley (8.5 miles moderate)We start off walking through beautiful Lune Valley fields and farmland before a gradual uphill to the top of Casterton Fell (438 metres). Fine views of the majestic surrounding scenery including remote Barbondale. Return for a drink in the oldie worldie Barbon Inn.

Meet at 10.30 outside the Church in Barbon (3 miles north of Kirkby Lonsdale). Various places to park on the street in the village. Sorry no dogs.

Walk Leader: Ben K

Start: Sunday 11 August 10:30 AM

02/08/2024

Ashurst BeaconA circular evening walk to Ashurst Beacon from Appley Bridge. We will start at Appley Bridge station and climb up to the tower where we will have a water stop and enjoy the views over West Lancashire (weather permitting) before we descend to the Leeds & Liverpool canal for the stroll back to Appley Bridge.

It is a steady climb up to the beacon but not too difficult although it could be muddy in places.

We will go to one of the local pubs for a post walk refreshments.

Start: Tuesday 6 August 06:45 PM

30/07/2024

Grange to Arnside- the long way! 17 miles hard.We will take the train from Arnside to Grange and walk back up the estuary and around to Arnside. The walk takes in the picturesque Kent Estuary. The walk is flat and is a mix of soft tracks and cycle ways with hard surface. Walking trainers will be suitable. Please bring lots of food and water with you to last the full day. We will visit Arnside Chippy once we return as a reward for a long walk! The walk is graded hard due to distance.

Please note that we will be catching the training approx £4 across the Grange. We will not be waiting for anyone as this is long full walk so please be prompt.

Start: Saturday 3 August 10:15 AM

27/07/2024

Brindle to Withnell Fold circularMeeting in the car park for Brindle Community Hall, we walk to the 19th century 'model village' of Withnell Fold.

We then follow the canal for a short stretch before heading back to Brindle.

Finally, we'll decamp to The Cavendish Arms for a drink!

Start: Wednesday 31 July 06:45 PM

24/07/2024

Sheffield Pike and Stybarrow DoddA lovely circular walk from Glenridding up to Sheffield Pike and Stybarrow Dodd. We climb from the village up to the summit of Sheffield Pike and then across the ridge to Stybarrow Dodd and returning via Sticks Pass and Glencoyne Wood. Weather permitting, we will have spectacular views back to Ullswater. We will return to Glenridding and we’ll deserved post walk refreshments.

The walk is generally decent underfoot but there a some boggy sections and some steep, rocky parts so walking boots required. We will set in the car park in the village for a 10:30am start.

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Start: Sunday 28 July 10:30 AM

17/07/2024

Turton Heights and Turton Moor (12.5 miles moderate walk)A scenic walk that takes in the delight of the surrounding hills near Bolton. The walk combines tracks from the 26-mile Witton Weavers Way to form a scenic route either side of the A666 north of Bolton.

From the car park, we’ll follow the track between Turton Moor and Belmont Reservoir. Our route then passes by and through some plantations and over the A666, which we follow for a few hundred metres. We then head uphill to Turton Height and on to Cheetham Close, passing the remains of the Bronze Age stone circle (and cairns) reaching the trig point from where we have great views (on a clear day!) of Bolton and Manchester to the south and Peel Tower to the east.

After a short refreshment break at Jumbles Cafe (toilets available at the nearby car park), we’ll head downhill and then along another track before dropping down to Turton and Entwistle Reservoir where we’ll have our second refreshment break. Heading back uphill to the A666, we cross over to Cadshaw Farm and return over the track between Turton and Darwen Moors to the car park.

Sorry, no dogs

Walk start details: Crookfield Road Car Park, BL7 8BG

Start: Sunday 21 July 10:30 AM

10/07/2024

Southport Airshow walkSouthport airshow takes place 13th and 14th July and we will have the added spectacle of aircraft displays as well as the Sefton Coast scenery as we walk from Freshfield to Southport. Hopefully, we will see a red squirrel at the Formby nature reserve as well. We will follow the coastal path to Ainsdale and then walk into Southport along the beach.

We will catch the train back to Freshfield from Southport. Fare will be £4.55 and trains are every 15 minutes.

Start: Sunday 14 July 10:30 AM

06/07/2024

Midweek Pennydorm adventureMeet at the Health Centre car park on Cop Lane, Penwortham. This largely semi urban easy walk sees us head down to the River Ribble and then along the river to Avenham and Miller Parks. We then detour around the Preston Junction nature reserve before returning to the vibrant centre of Pennydorm for a welcome drink in one of the many welcoming micro pubs. Walking boots or old trainers as may be a little muddy going through Penny woods Distance approx approx 6 miles.

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Start: Wednesday 10 July 06:45 PM

03/07/2024

Warton Crag, Leighton Moss, and SilverdaleJoin us for a moderate scenic 11 mile walk taking in Warton Crag, Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve (well the bridleway going through it, and Silverdale. A variety of terrain and scenery on the Lancashire coastline just south of the Lakes.

We shall be meeting at the car park at Warton Crag (n.b. - it is the second carp park on Crag Road, after about half a mile)

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Start: Sunday 7 July 10:30 AM

26/06/2024

Rochdale CircularJoin us for a tough but fantastic circular walk starting from Littleborough Station. The walk is 14 miles and includes moorland, reservoirs and the Rochdale Canal so expect some significant ascent and challenging terrain. Please ensure you come prepared with suitable walking boots and waterproofs etc.

This is a walk for experienced walkers only so if you are unsure if you will be comfortable on this walk then please do not attend. We have plenty of other suitable walks that you will enjoy.

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Walk leader: Robyn

Start: Sunday 30 June 10:00 AM

22/06/2024

Darwen TowerAfter the torrential rain, dense cloud and washout of the last attempt to walk up Darwen Tower, hopefully we will have better weather this time. but weather permitting it is a scenic 5 mile evening walk start from outside the Royal at Tockholes up to Darwen Tower and back. Superb views over Lancashire.

The suggested donation for non-Ramblers members to £2 to cover meet-up costs. It is still excellent value for an organised walk, and day out with like-minded people. Or why not join us and be part of the Ramblers

Start: Wednesday 26 June 06:45 PM

19/06/2024

Scorton and Nicky NookCircular walk from Scorton to Nicky Nook offering splendid views of the Lake District, North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Meet at the picnic area car park PR3 1BU for a prompt start at 10:30am.

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Start: Sunday 23 June 10:30 AM

12/06/2024

Burnt Edge and Horwich MoorsA scenic walk setting off from the car park behind Horwich library and taking us up to the moors above Horwich and Burnt Edge.

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Walk Leader: Pete H

Start: Sunday 16 June 10:30 AM

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