Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train-based walk
Leader: Jude
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Victoria station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or at the station in Clitheroe.
Transport to Walk Start: 08:44 train from Manchester Victoria (final destination Clitheroe).
Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Clitheroe £14.40, or at time of writing, a limited number of advance single tickets were available for £5.30 each way.
Walk Start: Clitheroe railway station at 10:05. Map ref SD742420.
Waypoints: Clitheroe Castle, Higher Standen Hey Farm, Great Mitton, Lower Hodder Bridge, Winkley Hall, Jumbles Rocks, Hurst Green, Stonyhurst College, Higher Hodder Bridge, Withgill Knoll, Eadsford Bridge.
Return Services: x:23 until 21:23, then 22:39, 23:42.
Extra: Some toilets near walk start, and more approximately half way around. Maps OL41 and 287.
A long walk in beautiful scenery, with rivers, woodland, farmland. We pass by the historic Stonyhurst College where JRR Tolkien spent some time whilst writing Lord of the Rings.
We’ll be walking for 8+ hours and there are no bail out points on the walk due to it being a circular route. In view of the fact it's both a long day and a longish journey from Manchester, the walk will need to be done at a good pace, so this walk is only suitable for those with a high level of fitness.
There are some uneven paths, and some patches which are always muddy.
Please bring plenty of water and food/snacks as it’s a long day out and you may need to replace a lot of lost energy.
No dogs please, other than registered assistance dogs.
