~Pendle Hill~
16th May 2013
Pendle Summit
Scroll down for photos and a description of the walk....
Pendle Hill from Roughlee
Barley Picnic Area
Starting from Barley car park, this walk follows a few days of heavy rain and takes advantage of a break in the grey monotony of recent skies. The picnic area is waterlogged, a new duck pond is in evidence.
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Lower Ogden Reservoir |
Bumble Bee |
"They" are doing some pipework on the far side of the dam, which accounts for the very cloudy water in the beck lower down.
Heron
The heron was fishing and appeared to be getting plenty to eat.
Upper Ogden Reservoir
Levels well up after the recent rainfall, compare with the scene on April 27th...
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Ogden Clough
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Boar Clough |
Pendle Top |
Up the path above Boar Clough and onto the summit area, nobody about and a really fine afternoon, despite the forecasters' contrary predictions.
Broken Glass
Two large cairns mark the approach from the south. It puzzles me as to who and why this and many other upland areas are abused. Broken glass is litter, but a type of litter that doens't blow away, can't be picked up and won't biodegrade. It cuts the feet of dogs and surely doesn't do much for sheep either.
Pendle Summit
Does anyone know when the triangulation station was installed? Presumably the circular stone pattern was laid at the same time. Two other walkers are on the way and almost appear to be stood on top of the pillar.
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To Barley Road |
To Black Moss |
Recently a new hedge has been planted; it could be a few years, but this is good news for wildlife. My route took me across Barley Road and then past Windy Harbour Farm and down the field to Black Moss and then Barley.
Oyster Catchers
On the dam at Black Moss Lower.
Barley Centre
Walkers: Just Me
Time taken: 2 hours 20 minutes over a distance of about 5 miles.
Route: Barley, Ogden Reservoirs, Boar Clough, Pendle Summit, Steps, Fields back to Barley.
Weather: Bright, warm with sunny intervals
All photos copyright Richard Ratcliffe 2013 ©
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