Whitwell to Dunsop


 

 

Walk Leader: John T

Number on walk: 9 + 2 dogs

Distance: 10 miles

Weather: Snow, sleet & rain  

Nine hardy soles set off from Whitewell in a flury of snow. Due to high water levels a diversion round a tree was made to reach the stepping stones over the River Hodder, some under water, all crossed OK.Passing through New Laund, Reed Barn, Hodder Bank and New Hay Farm. Reaching the woods to cross the fields then climb Mellor Knoll. A Blizard contributed to an unconventional decent down to Harden. A short road walk then across the base of Staple Oak Fell to cross the river Dunsop, lunch was taken in the wood which gave some shelter before Dunsop Bridge. Leaving towards Thorneyholme. Due to weather we missed out Hodder Bank Fell and followed the river to Burholme.then followed the river back Whitewell. Some of

the group decided  to take refreshments round the roaring log fire.

 

Photo's can be seen 'here'