Walk Reports 2026
East of Earby
- Walk Date: 2026-09-13
- Walk Distance: 10 miles
- Walk Grade: Moderate/Strenuous
- Walk Leader: Barbara Shelton
- Number of Walkers: 13
- Weather Conditions: Sunny, Warm, Showers
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Starting out in damp conditions, Barbara Shelton led a group of thirteen walkers on a 10‑mile circular walk taking in countryside to the east of Earby on lanes and paths to Lothersdale, and a section of the Pennine Way and moorland to Pinhaw Beacon at 388 metres.
The group first stopped at Glen Cottage in Earby, the former home of Katharine Glasier, an English socialist, campaigner, politician, journalist and writer. She is known for being a founding member of the Independent Labour Party, formed in 1893. She moved to Earby in 1922 and remained there until her death in 1950.
The morning section then followed a network of field paths and farm tracks to Lothersdale, where we stopped at the Lothersdale war memorial before continuing on to Pinhaw Beacon, where we stopped for lunch, with great views of the hills of Pendle, Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Buckden Pike all visible
After lunch, in warm sunshine, we descended back via Booth Bridge and a disused railway line back to the start. After the walk, some of the group went to the Old Stone Trough at Kelbrook for drinks.
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Salt & Pepper Pots
- Walk Date: 2026-09-06
- Walk Distance: 10.5 miles
- Walk Grade: Moderate
- Walk Leader: Alan Pilling
- Number of Walkers: 10
- Weather Conditions: Drizzle, Misty, Sunny, Warm
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Starting out in damp, misty conditions, Alan Pilling led a group of ten walkers on a 10.5‑mile route to Wainman’s Pinnacle and Lund’s Tower (locally known as the The Salt and Pepper Pots).
The morning section followed a network of field paths and farm tracks beneath the towers, beginning in Sutton‑in‑Craven and passing through Glusburn, Cowling, and Ickornshaw. Gradually, after a shower the weather began to improve as we made the steady climb up to Wainman’s Pinnacle, where we stopped for lunch and enjoyed the sunny conditions and views.
By the afternoon, the weather had brightened considerably and in warm sunshine, we continued along the escarpment to Lund’s Tower before descending back towards Sutton‑in‑Craven. The walk finished at The Black Bull pub, where the group rounded off the day with well‑earned drinks.
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Anglezarke Reservoir and The Goit
- Walk Date: 2026-08-30
- Walk Distance: 10 miles
- Walk Grade: Moderate
- Walk Leader: Gill Kent
- Number of Walkers: 9
- Weather Conditions: Dry, Warm, Cloudy
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On a warm, cloudy day with a threat of rain and thunderstorms forecast later in the day, Gill led a group of nine walkers on a circular walk round the Anglezarke reservoir via The Goit and Healey Nab. From The Great Barn, the route followed the shore of Rivington and Anglezarke reservoirs to White Coppice, stopping on the way for a morning break,.before continuing to Healey Nab for a lunch break with views of Blackpool Tower available. The return route followed the opposite side of the reservoir through woods and fields back to the start, with the group encountering a short shower on the way.
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Haworth and The Brontë Country
- Walk Date: 2026-08-16
- Walk Distance: 9.5 miles
- Walk Grade: Moderate
- Walk Leader: Tracey Parton
- Number of Walkers: 13
- Weather Conditions: Dry, Warm, Cloudy
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In warm, cloudy weather, Tracey led 13 walkers on a 9.5 mile scenic and hilly walk through Brontë Country, a landscape famous for its links with the writings of the Brontë sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne. Starting from Haworth, the group followed The Brontë Way to Brontë Falls where we paused for a morning break by the stream. From there, a steep climb followed up to Top Withins, a ruined farmhouse, prominent for its association with Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. After resting and admiring the view, the group descended to Ponden Mill at Ponden Reservoir, then climbed up again along The Millennium Way to Oldfield Lane before returning through Haworth to the start, stopping on the way for drinks at The Old Sun Inn.
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Witch Country Circular
- Walk Date: 2026-08-09
- Walk Distance: 10.5 miles
- Walk Grade: Moderate
- Walk Leader: Alan Pilling
- Number of Walkers: 10
- Weather Conditions: Dry, Sunny, Warm
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In warm, sunny weather, Alan led ten walkers on a 10.5 mile scenic, hilly walk in Lancashire Witch Country, famous for the trials of the Pendle Witches in 1612. Starting from Barrowford Heritage Centre, the route passed through Roughlee, Newchurch in Pendle, and Barley, taking in sections of the Pendle Witches Trail and some of the finest countryside in Lancashire, before returning to the start and for some, The George and Dragon pub.
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