November’s walk will be a variation on the ‘Warpers Trail’, including a hill called Cheetham close. We haven’t recced it yet, but estimate that it will be between 9.5 & 10 miles, with about 1,300ft of acsent. It should take between 4.5 and 5hrs, including lunch.
Cheetham Close is megalithic site, which was in good condition until a local farmer from Turton sledge hammered the circle in the 1870s.
The ‘Warpers Trail’ starts and ends at Turton & Entwistle Reservoir and will take us over ground with fine views and past reminders of Lancashire’s industrial heritage.
We should reach Turton Tower either late morning (for a coffee perhaps J), or around lunchtime where there is a picnic area and Tea room. We will know more after the recce.
Start: Batridge car park (GR 721 172) 10 am
More details to follow
Final details of the walk.
ReplyDeleteStart: Batridge Barn car park (GR 721 172) 10 am - There appears to be no CP charges
Batridge Barn car park is situated off Greens Arm Road (B6391) off the A666. The route we will be taking is M62, M60, M61, A666 through Bolton then the B6391.
Travel time from the Liverpool area is around 50 minutes.
Suitable walking boots required for this time of year.
The walk will be the ‘Warpers Trail’, around 8.5 mile with about 1,100ft of ascent. - this is classed as an easy walk and should take between 4.5 and 5hrs, including lunch and time to take in the local history.
The ‘Warpers Trail’ starts and ends at Turton & Entwistle Reservoir and will take us, past 3 reservoirs, over ground with fine views and past reminders of Lancashire’s industrial heritage.
We should reach Turton Tower early in the walk with an opportunity to stop off for a cuppa if we so wish.
If you intend to go email Karen or Mal or text to mobile 07730941391
http://www.visitblackburn.co.uk/dbimgs/Warpers_Trail.pdf
Hope to see you there
Karen & Mal