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Main Instructor:

Steph Ashton

Hosted By:

Steph Ashton

Walk Description:

The walk gets off in good style by leaving the pretty village of Barrowford  past an ancient packhorse bridge ,following The Pendle Way alongside Pendle Water. Soon the path reaches Waters Meeting where Blacko Water joins Pendle Water.

The course of Blacko Water is followed  up to Blacko Foot before turning to follow the Admergill Water up stream to skirt around the prominent Blacko Hill with its remarkable folly tower buit in 1890 by a local grocer Johnathan Stansfield to give him a better view over Ribblesdale.

The grand views over the tranquil landscape open up with meadowlands gently sloping hills and farmsteads. A stiff climb brings you out onto Admergill Pasture where the route gently descends towards Slipper Hill Reservoir.

A great walk with variety of scenery and historical interest, not too arduous and very pleasant scenery  

We walk along well defined paths, across fields and grassland . There are a number of stiles to negotiate – the majority are in good order and we will take our time crossing these. The walk is 6 miles and we have a couple of hills and inclines however there is no rush and will take our time enjoying  this stunning location. It is not a training walk so we can have an enjoyable day out, breath in the fresh air and admire the beautiful landscape of Pendle  

 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE LUNCH / REFRESHMENTS IN THE BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE CENTRE AND I WILL RESERVE US A TABLE FOR APPROX 2PM

 

Car Parking – £2 all day at the Car Park on the opposite side to the road to the Pendle (Barrowford) Heritage Centre, Colne Rd, Barrowford, Burnley BB9 6JQ

Heritage Centre opens at 10am and toilets are available there.

 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

 

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

£2 all day at the Car Park on the opposite side to the road to the Pendle (Barrowford) Heritage Centre. Heritage Centre opens at 10am and toilets are available there