Tea & Cakes Walk


 

 

Walk leaders - Glyn & Julie Watson 

Weather Mileage - circa 9 miles

Weather - Sun & cloud

 

 

As we arrived at Greendale View Kitchen early for breakfast the weather looked promising. After assembling for photographs 23 walkers set off on the road a short distance before cutting off onto the footpaths, some of which were rather overgrown but passable.

 

Passing Newfield Barn we followed the route of the "Halloween Happening" the group dropped into Downham, where we took the climb via Lord Clitheroe's concessionary path to a barn stopping for a quick drink stop. Continuing to climb of Pendle up the steep North path, we were treated to good views out to the Three Peaks & beyond. As the summit came into view we were surprised to see two large diggers re-laying the path. With music from a young group across the wall lunch was taken beside the re-built wall. 

 

After lunch the group continued taking in the lovely views across the summit to the Scout Cairn (which was moved some years ago, as it spoiled Lord Clitheroe's view of the summit). Luckily one of the members missed the stone that tripped him up the previous year, we then descended down a steep path to Warsaw Hill.

 

At this point the group split into two with the smaller group taking the road back, the remaining group continued around Warsaw Hill & dropped to the A59 passing the old Roman road. We then made our way to Chatburn & back along the road to the Greendale View Kitchen cafe. Delicious cakes & drinks were gratefully received & thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all who joined us.

 

Photos can be seen 'here'