~Pendle Hill~
28th September 2013
Pendle Summit
Scroll down for photos and a description of the walk....
Housing Issues
I knew that there had been building work behind the conifers, but nothing prepared me for the new scene on offer just past the village hall in Barley. The cottages on the right are over 200 years old. The lane before the conifers were cut down is shown below. A lady from the cottages was sharing her disappointment with passing walkers, I told her that she might get some nice new neighbours!
Before the confers (right) were cut down (August 1st 2013)
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Lower Ogden Reservoir
It's a fine day and I'm ready for a local walk after a few days in Whitby and quite a lot of driving.
Upper Ogden Dam
Upper Ogden Reservoir
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Ogden Clough |
On the Top |
Today's route followed Ogden Clough to take the path up the side of Boar Clough.
Pendle Summit
For the first time in recent times, I was unable to get an unhindered view of the summit and the trig point. A troop of Quakers had made the journey from their base in Ulverston to climb Pendle Hill and visit the places known to George Fox.
The Stile
The Steps
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A kestrel hovers, looking for the next meal. The fields to Barley provide a little easy walking, but mind the mole holes.
Pendle Hill
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Walkers: Just Me
Time taken: 2hrs 25 mins over a distance of about 6 miles.
Route: Barley, Ogden Reservoirs, Boar Clough, Summit, Steps, Fields back to Barley.
Greetings: Plenty, including the Friends on top
Refreshments: The usual good fayre at The Cabin
Weather: Calm, warm and sunny.
The Cabin, Barley
All photos copyright Richard Ratcliffe 2013 ©
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