We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John R.
Area long walk.
From the station initially flat but soon climbing, past Bold Venture park, steadily getting steeper until we reach the tower and an early coffee stop. We follow around the edge of the moor, keeping the town in sight until we cross over via Duckshaw Clough to eventually reach our lunch stop at Hollinshead Hall. Now it's woodland paths out to the end of Roddlesworth Resvr. before we turn to start our return to the station via Earnsdale Resvr. and Sunnyhurst. There's a challenging descent down to Earnsdale Resvr. on a cobbled path but, with a couple of short(ish) except, the tracks are good. Approx. 10 miles and 1600'ascent.
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Victoria for the 09:43 to Darwen
Darwen station
