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~Pendle Hill~

16th June 2011

Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill

Scroll down for photos and a description of the walk....

Nelson

Nelson

I had sat in a trance as an episode of Emmerdale drifted by. Then I noticed the sun shining across the avenue and a quick look outside suggested clearing skies and the opportunity for a walk. There were showers around; the dark clouds and sunshine offered photo opportunities.

Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill

Taken from the road near Roughlee on the way to Barley.

Pendle

Rainbow

Start time of 20:10 at the roadside.

Pendle Steps

Pendle Ascent

Twenty-two minutes from car to the top of the steps, my PB is nineteen, running not allowed, nor desired.

Pendle Hill

The Stile

A shower cloud awaits its turn to assault East Lancashire, currently sitting over the Preston area.

Black Moss

Black Moss Reservoirs

The huge shadow of Pendle Hill is cast across the fields of Barley.

Sheep on Pendle

Sheep

Pendle Summit

Pendle Summit

Pendle Walkers

Pendlers, Pendling

Some of my favourite photos are of the unknowns who pass with a smile and a nod on the slopes and top of Pendle Hill.

Bowland Fells

The Bowland Fells

Walkers: Just Me

Time taken: 1hr over a distance of about 2 miles.

Route: Roadside, up the steps, along the top and back down the steps.

Weather and conditions: Bright and breezy.

Greetings Count: A few others on the top.

Take me back to the start ....

Take me home....