Walks start at 12.30pm unless otherwise stated.
5th August
A circular walk around the area – 8 miles
Meet and park at the Cheetham Arms (formerly Brewhouse) 985-987 Blackburn Rd. Carpark at rear, or on the road. BL1 7LG. GR: 713 130
Walk – Whatever it takes (some climbing involved).
12th August
Holcombe Hill, Peel Tower and a poem! – 6.5 miles
Meet and park at Stubbins Vale Road, off Stubbins St, BL0 0NJ. GR: 791 181.
Walk – Buckden Wood, Peel Tower, Rawsons Rake, The Old Mill, return.
19th August
Harwood and Affetside – 7 miles
Meet and park on Tottington Road, Bradshaw, near the Grey Mare pub. 154 Tottington Rd, BL24DA. GR: 743 125
Walk – Brook Fold, The Height, Windmill Farm, Harry Fold, return.
26th August
Folds, Fields and Farms – 6.5 miles
Meet and park at Toby Carvery, upper carpark, corner of Starling Lane, Bury, Bolton Rd, Ainsworth, M26 4LJ. GR: 774 095
Walk – Lower Spence Moor, Brookbottom Farm, Openshaw Fold, Ainsworth return.