Any good walks?

[Col.Kurtz]

I'm just after ideas for interesting walks around the local(ish) area. I know we've not had great weather for it recently, but I don't really mind the rain when it's still warm. A bit of history or photographic opportunities wouldn't go amiss either.

[chaser]

Wycoller is lovely - bit of history and lovely scenery.
Also Bolton Abbey - bit further away, but a nice day out with lots of walks around and about.
Can't beat Pendle hill though

[Col.Kurtz]

Thanks Chaser, I've been scouring GoogleEarth and the rest of the web and Wycoller came up a few times. I don't remember ever going there, so that looks a good bet.

I've always wanted to capture Bolton Abbey early in the morning when there's mist about and no crowds!

Top of Pendle is always good for blowing out the cobwebs, I had a fantastic drive around there last summer early one morning with the roof off. It was perfect

[Kiki]

Originally Posted by Col.Kurtz

Thanks Chaser, I've been scouring GoogleEarth and the rest of the web and Wycoller came up a few times. I don't remember ever going there, so that looks a good bet.

I've always wanted to capture Bolton Abbey early in the morning when there's mist about and no crowds!

Top of Pendle is always good for blowing out the cobwebs, I had a fantastic drive around there last summer early one morning with the roof off. It was perfect

Bolton Abbey is lovely but beware of "the Strid" Most people know of the dangers. Just dont try and jump it!

[RossendaleOnline]

Bolton Abbey is lovely and a great day out.

Never heard of 'the strid' though, what's that?

[nineballer77]

google is your friend!!

click http://www.yorkshire-dales.com/strid.html

[RossendaleOnline]

Thanks!

Will have to check that out next time we go, as I've never noticed it.

[Digsyboy]

Originally Posted by nineballer77

google is your friend!!

click http://www.yorkshire-dales.com/strid.html

BUGGER ME
DON'T LIKE THE SOUND OF THE sTRID (bRRRRRRR):scared:

[WillowTheWhisp]

So Col., did you ever go on any of these walks and where did you go? You could always go up Crown Point to visit the singing ringing thingy.

[Col.Kurtz]

Yes I did Willow! I went to Wycoller - it was a while ago now. Took quite a few photos although I've STILL got to finish off a slide film from that day :blush: I really liked the place and did a bit of reading up about it - Interesting history.

Not been to Bolton Abbey for a while, I was kind of saving that one for when I finally get the car finished.

I had a nice walk around Thursden vally not long ago, although I did struggle to follow the public footpaths - they seem to have disappeared in places.

A bit further afield, I walked from Widdop to Bronte Bridge/Falls and back on a very wet day...which I really enjoyed!

Always up for more suggestions!

[WillowTheWhisp]

That's the bit that worries me, not being exactly sure where footpaths are supposed to be when they seem to have disappeared.

[Col.Kurtz]

Yeah, it can get quite hard going where places have got overgrown and I did feel a bit self-concious traipsing across fields with no path or visible exit at the other side. I did use a map, but it's quite old - bought in 80's, last updated about 1974! lol

I read in the Burnley express about swathes of countryside being opened up and made more user friendly, which is good although I do like to explore the wilder places as well.