Walks start at 12.30 unless otherwise specified.
7th March
Ribble Valley Pastures – 7.5 miles
Meet and park on Whalley Rd, Mellor Brook, at the dead end. Nearest postcode: BB2 7HY. G.Ref 643 313
Walk – Mammon Wood, Daisy Hill, Blue Slate Farm, Higher Park Farm, return.
14 March
Whittle le Woods and Johnsons Locks – 6.5 miles
Meet and park at the Premier Inn (next to Malt House Farm pub), Chorley, PR6 8AB. G.ref: 592 204.
Walk – Wilson Nook farm, Hill Foot farm, Denham Quarry Seat, Johnsons Locks, the Walton Summit canal branch.
21 March
Haigh Hall and Borsdane – 7 miles
Meet and park at Borsdane Wood car park, Mill Lane. Postcode: WN2 1RD. Turn down lane at Gerrard Arms pub.
Walk – Haigh hall plantation, Haigh Hall, Canal towpath, Top Lock, Golf course and Borsdane wood.
28 March
Witton Country park and Witton Weavers Way – 6.5 miles
Meet and park in the public car park off Cartmel Rd, Cherry Tree, Witton. BB2 2TN. G.R.665 270.
Walk – Witton country park, Billinge wood, Alfred Wainwrigh’s memorial, Hoghton Bottoms, Pleasington.
Alternative Walk – 10am start
Merry Mast Meander – 14 miles
Meet and park at Moss Bank Park, at the far car park near the Chimney, BL1 6NB.
Walk – Smithills, Longworth Clough, the Mast, 2 Lads, Walker Fold, Barrow Bridge, & return.