West of Threshfield

West Riding Area

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Overview

A Circular Walk on quiet tracks, paths and roads starting at Skirethorns Lane just north of Threshfield, crossing Blackstone Edge and Boss Moor with views of Pendle, then dropping down to Lainger House via a minor road. Then we walk north in a lonely valley by Bordley Beck to Bordley and finally east to Woodnook and Skirethorns.A varied walk which includes sections across rough pasture slopes, total ascent 350m approx.

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 350m / 1148ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 98528 63858
Nearest postcode:: BD23 5PH
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Start Place: Turn into Skirethorns Lane just north of Threshfield, park between 2nd group of houses and the quarry entrance.

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