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List of Sunday Walks 2010
Meet at Bury Interchange at 09:00 unless otherwise stated.
If travelling directly to start point, it is advisable to check with leader, in case of late changes.

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DATE TITLE GRADE MILES LEADER(S) MEET TIME START POINT DESCRIPTION
25 Jul 2010 Gayle Moor & the Source of the Ribble
 B 12-14 John Talbot
(0161 767 9293)		 08:30 SD778799 A moderately strenuous walk of approximately 14 miles, starting and finishing at a lay-by about 100 metres west of Gearstones on the B6255. The walk visits the source of the Ribble, high up on Cam Fell, from which there is a tremendous view in fine weather. Meet at 08:30am at Bury Interchange or 10:00am at walk start venue.
25 Jul 2010 Malham Tarn C 9 Barbara McCormack
(07960 028636)
 09:00 An undulating route including woodland and limestone moorland, and a rocky descent to Malham Cove.
01 Aug 2010 Win Hill & Ladybower from Castleton
 B 13 Ian Pickup
(07951 231310)		 09:00 SK149829
(Map OL1)		 The outline route for the first part of the walk is Castleton – Hope – Win Hill – Parkin Clough – Ladybower Dam. The southern bank of Ladybower Reservoir is then followed to its end. The remainder of the route is Hope Cross – Hope Brink – Townhead Bridge – Losehill Hall – Hollowford Road – Castleton. The walk will commence from outside of the National Park Visitor Centre at about 10.15am. Please note that parking in Castleton costs £5 for a car, so car-sharing is recommended.
01 Aug 2010 Littleborough & Chelburn Reservoir C 9-10 Jean Ashton
(0161 796 5002)		 09:00 From Littleborough the canal towpath is taken north to Summit, followed by the Pennine Bridleway to Chelburn reservoirs, Lydgate and Syke Moor, and then past Benny Hill to Hollingworth Lake. The walk continues along the lake’s south shore to Peanock Farm and the restored 17th century Clegg Hall, before returning to Littleborough by canal towpath.
08 Aug 2010 Black Hill & Crowden Horseshoe
 B 10 Dave Capell
(07989 656731)		 09:00 SK072992 The walk starts from the public car park (Campsite/Youth Hostel) at Crowden. The route is Black Tor, Laddow Rocks, Dun Hill and Black Hill, returning via Tooleyshaw Moss , White Low, Hey Edge and back to Crowden.

For a couple of pictures from Dave's recce taken by Bill Hayden, showing climb up to Liddow Rocks, and Dave on the summit of Black Hill in the mist, see Future Walks Gallery.
15 Aug 2010 Part of the Gritstone Trail
 B 16-17 Mike Case
(07939 404406)		 09:00 SJ950733
(OL24)		 From Tegg’s Nose Country Park the walk goes south along the Gritstone Trail. It returns along Greasley Hollow and through Langley village.
15 Aug 2010 Hurstwood (C: 10 miles)
 C 10 Bill Hayden
(07810 175439)		 09:00 SD883312
(OL21)		 A walk taking in the five reservoirs in the Hurstwood area.
22 Aug 2010 Coach Trip:                                      Yorkshire Wolds Way–Part 1 
Meal included
 Tickets: Pete Rowley (0161 705 1701) Pickup points at various places around Bury.  Details of 3 walks on the coach.
Walk Leaders:
Strenuous -- Ian Pickup
Moderate -- Ed Husband
Easy -- Brian Seaborne
29 Aug 2010 Elterwater B 13 Alan Pilling
(07762 950031)		 08:00 NY329050 (Map OL7) The walk starts from the free car park at Walthwaite Bottom. The route includes Slater Bridge, Little Langdale tarn, Tarn Hows and two Wainwrights – Holme Fell and Black Crag.

THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE PRINTED PROGRAMME - DATE WAS 18 JULY.
29 Aug 2010 Marsden
 C 10 Reg Norris (07796 240289) 09:00 SE047115
(OL21)		 Passing Heritage Sites and including moorland walking.
05 Sep 2010 Manifold Valley
 B 12-13 Simon Holder
(07796 800247)		 08:30 SK086588 (OL24) The walk involves exploring the high ground of Ecton and Wetton hills, visiting Thor's Cave (bring a torch) and dipping in and out of the Manifold Valley. We will walk through the typical white peak villages of Wetton, Brotherton and Grindon, which are collectively known as "the Cathedral of the Staffordshire Moors." The walk starts from Warslow, opposite the Greyhound pub.
5 Sep 2010 Swinsty Reservoir to Sandwith Moor
 C 10-11 Ken & Jen Hayes
(0161 723 5833)		 09:00 SE187537
(Exp297)		 The route begins at the car park on the south side of Fewston Embankment and follows Swinsty Reservoir south to the outflow of the River Washburn. It then climbs out of the valley onto Sandwith Moor before turning north past Scargill Reservoir to drop into the valley of Oak Beck. Here it joins the Dales Way Link from Harrogate to return to the north side of Swinsty and back to the car park.

THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE PRINTED PROGRAMME - DATE WAS 12 SEP.
12 Sep 2010 Pateley Bridge
 B 14 Jim Byrom
(07787 100243)		 09:00 The walk starts in Pateley Bridge and goes to Brimham, Hartwith and Summerbridge.
12 Sep 2010 Whalley
 C 9-10 Brenda Wheatley
(0161 761 3403)		 09:00 THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE PRINTED PROGRAMME - DATE WAS 5 SEP.
19 Sep 2010 Pennine Way & Rochdale Canal
 B 12-14 Mike Minett
(0161 798 7371)		 09:00 SD938163
(OL21)		 The walk follows old transport routes, including towpaths, packhorse trails and rail lines. It starts from Littleborough along the Rochdale Canal and then climbs over Summit Tunnel and follows the Pennine Bridleway through Reddyshore Scout. The route again crosses the Rochdale Canal and climbs to the Pennine Way via Cat Stones. The Pennine Way is followed as far as Blackstone Edge before descending and returning to Littleborough.
26 Sep 2010 Weavers’ Triangle to Gorple Stones & Back
 C 11-13 John Clements
(01706 835180)		 09:00 SD839323
(OL21)		 Starting from the ‘Inn on the Wharf’ in Burnley the walk proceeds via the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the River Brun, Worsthorne & the Burnley Way to the Gorple Stones. It returns via Cant Clough Reservoir, Hurstwood, Mereclough & Towneley Hall.
03 Oct 2010 Darwen Tower to Entwistle
 B 13-14 Ed Husband
(07890 201779)		 09:00 SD663202
(Exp287)		 From the start at Slipper Lowe car park, the walk drops down through the woods to Tockholes before climbing up to Darwen Tower. It then goes south to Entwistle and returns along the Witton Weavers Way via Hollinshead Hall.
03 Oct 2010 Portsmouth
 C 8 Annie Meighan 09:00 Meet at Todmorden Market (near Public Conveniences) at 10.00am. Park on Todmorden Market car park. From Todmorden Market Place the route is to Hole Bottom, past East & West Whirlaw, along the Calderdale Way to Shore Lane and past Mount Cross to Pudsey Clough, Brown Binks, Whitaker Naze and Portsmouth. After crossing the railway line and the A646 the walk proceeds up Carr Road and continues to the moor below Cock Hill Wood and the Old Woman. It then proceeds on to Lower Moor and goes past Height Top & New Towneley to West End. Finally, it goes to Todmorden Edge & High Barn, and down Dog House Lane before arriving back at Todmorden Market.
10 Oct 2010 Coach Trip: Ilkley
Meal included		 Tickets: Brian Seaborne                  (0161 764 6009) Pickup points at various places around Bury.  Details of 3 walks on the coach.
Walk Leaders:
Strenuous -- John Clements
Moderate -- Bill Hayden
Easy -- Barbara McCormack