Clitheroe and the CHRISTMAS MEAL 7th December 20024


It was a very pleasant day – dry all day with the occasional snatches of sunshine. Hard to believe after the drama of the previous few days.

It was an early start to the walking day – no stop en route - and the first party led by Pat and Steph left the coach at the Mc Donald roundabout at roughly 9.15. Using the Wiswell footpath they headed for Pendleton Hall, on to Mealey Hall then and across to Clitheroe.

Stuart led his group from the roundabout up to Wiswell Wireless Station, over the Nick of Pendle, up Ogden Clough and over the Beacon. They dropped down to Downham and the Assheton Arms and eventually down to The Calf’s Head.

The Oldham group left the coach at Clitheroe with a target of three seasonal visits – firstly to Waddington, the Edisford Bridge and finally Clitheroe. They happily achieved their targets,

Gerry’s group started from Clitheroe’s extensive crematorium, followed and crossed the Ribble at various stages, visited the shrine at Waddington, and returned by the Garden Centre and over Crow Hill.

The Calf’s Head was very busy with family groups but true to form the Christmas Meal was excellent, served with the usual cheerful efficiency.

A speedy trip home rounded off an excellent Christmas Walk.

Thank you to all who made it so.   Happy Christmas !

Thank you to the photographers....Christine, Mike B, Geoff, Mike K, Stuart,




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Next Walks:

 

Sunday 22nd December 2024 - Hebden Bridge to Haworth

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 to junction 9, A646 through Todmorden to Hebden Bridge, A6033 to Haworth. Park in Haworth. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

 Sunday 5th January 2025 – Elterwater

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593/B5343 to Elterwater. Park in Elterwater. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 Sunday 19th January 2025 – Ambleside

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside. Park in Ambleside in the Rothay Holme coach/HGV park which is situated off the Rothay Road (A593), between the bridge/sharp bend where the A593 crosses the river at Rothay Bridge and the centre of Ambleside. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 



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