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A Lancashire walking group,aimed at walkers in their 30's,40's and 50's.Offering a wide choice of walks all with varying degrees of difficulty throughout the Northwest of England. A page for the members of Hike On Lancashire (previously Lancashire Walking Group/ LYPWG) to share views,post up photos and arrange car share/travel arrangements.

16/01/2025

Dolphinholme circular 'Super Six walk'Want to get into walking? Why not join us in our annual “Super Six” campaign of easy post Christmas and New Year walks specifically aimed at encouraging people who wish to give walking in the Lancashire countryside a try.

We guarantee a warm welcome, a smattering of humour and the likelihood of some mud so please ensure you wear suitable footwear and bring a waterproof jacket.

Starting in Dolphinholme a circular walk along sections of the Wyre Way with great views of the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay. Drink afterwards in the nearby Fleece Inn. Mainly good going under foot but likely to be muddy in places.

Walk starts at 10.30am. Meet at the entrance to Dolphinholme Church in village centre. Parking on village centre roads - car sharing encouraged to reduce impact on village. Sorry no dogs.

If a Ramblers member please remember your membership card or App. If not a Ramblers member and joining us via Meet-up, please reserve a place on our meet-up site for which there is a suggested donation of £2 if joining us on the day.

Walk Leader: Ben Keane

Start: Sunday 19 January 10:30 AM

11/01/2025

📢 An important note about APPROPRIATE WALKING KIT 📢

In winter conditions it's more vital than ever that everyone on a walk has suitable kit - particularly boots, waterproofs, warm but breathable layers, hat, gloves, no denim, plus a headtorch if specified in the walk description. There are other things to think about too, such as enough food and drinks to sustain you through the day. Always check the walk description for any additional requirements.

If you're new to MAD Walkers or thinking of trying us out, we want you to get off to the best start possible so please take a look at this page of our website which tells you what sort of kit you need: https://www.madwalkers.org.uk/walks/b4walking/ You can also check out our pinned Insta post for advice and handy links to other pages of our website that are useful for new walkers.

Please do heed the advice given to make sure you stay safe and enjoy your walks with us. Please also keep in mind that walk leaders can choose to not allow people to join a walk if they can see that someone is likely to struggle, e.g. because of inappropriate footware. This is why we encourage everyone to consider what kit they need for a walk before leaving home.

But don't be put off! You don't need lots of complicated and expensive kit just to go for a walk, you just need to put a bit of thought and planning into it 🧐🥾🧤

See you out there!

09/01/2025

Chatburn and Downham Super Six Walk (6 mile easy walk)Want to get into walking? Why not join us in our annual “Super Six” campaign of easy post Christmas and New Year walks specifically aimed at encouraging people who wish to give walking in the Lancashire countryside a try.

We guarantee a warm welcome, a smattering of humour and the likelihood of some mud so please ensure you wear suitable footwear and bring a waterproof jacket.

We set out from the village of Chatburn which sits at the foot of Pendle Hill. After making our way across some beautiful countryside we will arrive at the picturesque village of Downham for a short lunch break. After leaving Downham we make our way to an ancient 16th century pack horse bridge which is a great spot for photographs, then back to Chatburn for a well earned coffee or beer in the local pub.

The walk may be a little muddy in places given it is January so please wear either walking boots or an old pair of trainers.

If a Ramblers member please remember your membership card or App. If not a Ramblers member and joining us via Meet-up, please reserve a place on our meet-up site.

Meet at Chatburn Library - BB7 4AS. There is a free public car park and street parking available.

Start: Sunday 12 January 11:00 AM

02/01/2025

Billinge Hill Super Six walkWant to get into walking? Why not join us as we launch our annual “Super Six” campaign of easy post Christmas and New Year walks specifically aimed at encouraging people who wish to give walking in the Lancashire countryside a try.

We guarantee a warm welcome, a smattering of humour and the likelihood of some mud so please ensure you wear suitable footwear and bring a waterproof jacket.

Our first Super Six walk of 2025 is a linear walk over Billinge Hill, a significant landmark between Wigan and St Helens. We will meet at Orrell Water Park and then catch the 10:45 bus for the 20 minute ride to Carr Mill. When we alight from the bus we will pass Carr Mill Dam, a reservoir for the old Sankey Canal and through the nice Sankey Valley Park to Billinge Hill where we will have great views of Manchester and Liverpool, weather permitting. From Billinge Hill we will drop down to Orrell Water Park and post walk refreshments. The walk is very easy with the only climb onto Billinge Hill which will be be taken sedately to ensure everyone makes it to the top comfortably.

Please ensure you are at the walk start at 10:30 to be in time for the bus. Bus fare is £2.

If a Ramblers member please remember your membership card or App. If not a Ramblers member and joining us via Meet-up, please reserve a place on our meet-up site for which there is a suggested donation of £2 if joining us on the day.

Start: Sunday 5 January 10:30 AM

26/12/2024

Darwen Tower from FeniscowlesWalk off the excesses of Christmas and feel a little less guilty as we head towards new year, with a moderate 8 mile walk starting from outside the Foundry in Feniscowles as we head towards Tockholes and then Darwen Tower.

Meeting place: Outside the the Foundry Tap & Kitchen, Livesey Branch Road, BB2 5DQ (please do not park on the restaurant / pub car park. Ample car parking on Stockclough Lane, lane to right of mini-roundabout)

Ramblers members please remember your membership card or App. If not a Ramblers member, and attending via meet-up, please book a place on our meet-up page, for which there is a suggested donation of £2 if joining us on the day.

Walk Leader: Dave M

Start: Sunday 29 December 10:30 AM

19/12/2024

Waddington and the River Ribble (9-mile moderate)A moderate circular walk from Waddington (distance just over 9 miles), passing along the River Ribble (including Cross Hill Quarry Nature Reserve and part of the Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail), and through the Low Moor / Edisford Bridge area of Clitheroe, before returning to Waddington where we'll stop for a drink at one of the local pubs.

Hike On Lancashire Ramblers members will be having their Christmas meal at The Waddington Arms (5pm) - please see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/events/christmas-meal-4 for further details.

Start: Sunday 22 December 10:45 AM

12/12/2024

Croston CircularAn easy 8 miles circular walk from Croston towards Rufford via the Leeds and Liverpool canal returning through the fields to Croston.

Start: Sunday 15 December 10:30 AM

05/12/2024

Vivod and Y Foel from LlangollenStarting from Market Street car park in Llangollen we walk along the North Berwyn Way over Vivod Mountain and Y Foel. We then pick up the Llwybr Ceiriog Trail back to Llangollen.

Start: Sunday 8 December 10:30 AM

04/12/2024

LLangollen and Pontcysyllte AqueductA fantastic walk which includes Pontcysllte aqueduct which is a World Heritage Site as the longest and highest aqueduct in the country. For those with a head for heights we will be walking over the aqueduct. For those happy to look from afar there is also an option for this.

We will also be visiting the ruins of the medieval castle- Castell DInas Bran and walking on Offas D**e and the Panorama Way.

We will be returning to Llangollen via canal after an outward length on the hillside above the valley.

As days are short at this time of year we will be leaving promptly at 10:30.

Start: Saturday 7 December 10:00 AM

28/11/2024

Caton Moor and LittledaleWe take a mix of quiet country lane/ good tracks up to the top of Caton Moor (360 metres) for fine views of the Lune valley and Morecambe Bay. Return through fields and farmland of remote and isolated Littledale. Mainly good going but can be muddy in places walking boots advised. Return Approx 3.30pm for drinks in the Station Hotel at Caton. Sorry no dogs.

Walk leader - Ben K

Start: Sunday 1 December 10:30 AM

21/11/2024

Blackpool and The IlluminationsThis is a little different from our usual walks, starting in the afternoon in order to take in The Illuminations.

Meeting outside Starr Gate tram stop ready for a 2pm departure, we’ll walk to Red Bank Road (5.5 miles), with an expected arrival time of 4.00-4.15pm. We will then walk back to Starr Gate, soon stopping for some food (possibly fish and chips!) ... by the time we've finished eating, the Illuminations will have been switched on and we shall continue our walk back through 'the lights' to Starr Gate.

People can either do the full 11-mile return walk, just the outward walk from Starr Gate to Red Bank road (5.5 miles, catching either the tram or bus back), or just the return walk from Red Bank Road to Starr Gate (5.5 miles, with a break for food); if you choose the last option, please ensure that you are at Red Bank Road by 4pm ready to meet us.

Start: Sunday 24 November 02:00 PM

14/11/2024

Uppermill and Dovestones ReservoirThis one is definitely worth the drive! Something a bit different...... a mix of great views and some fascinating industrial heritage.

We will walk along canals (and this one is a bit different to the norm!), see unique viaducts, walk along old railway lines, visit a war memorial with a fantastic view and walk around the beautiful Dovestones reservoir- home of peregrine falcons.

Start: Sunday 17 November 10:30 AM

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

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