Lake District of West Pennine Moors
Many lakes and reservoirs have been carved out of the valleys to the north of Bolton, cutting through the west and centre of the West Pennine Moors. These … Continue reading
Turton Heights
Indoors duties have kept me from being out and about for the past few days. This week promises to have settled weather so a few short walks are … Continue reading
South Shropshire Hunt on Long Mynd
Earlier this week I was back on the Long Mynd in Shropshire. This time, it was an assessment for another activity provider. Not only did they take us out for … Continue reading
An Early Mass Trespass – Winter Hill.
Will Yo’ Come O’ Sunday Morning For a walk o’er Winter Hill? Ten thousand came last Sunday But there’s room for thousands still. O the moors are rare and … Continue reading
Snow Showers over Two Lads
Not a lot of time to get out and about too far today and it was also blowing a blizzard. So I went up Two Lads on Winter Hill … Continue reading
Pilkington Quarry
Not immediately obvious from the road, this busy stone quarry lies above Horwich. A path runs between this quieter quarry and Montcliffe stone quarry to the north. These quarries probably … Continue reading
Adam Hill
There’s a path between the two large stone quarries above Horwich. It takes one, somewhat muddily, up onto Burnt Edge lane. Some work has just been completed on the paths … Continue reading
Long Mynd
I was working down in Shropshire, and had a few hours spare before the forum started, so I took a walk up the Long Mynd. On my trips down to … Continue reading
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