All walks commence at 1.00 pm unless stated otherwise.
7 May
Stone, Wood and Firewater – 6 miles
Meet and park at Helmshore Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, BB4 4NP. GR SD 778214.
Walk – Alden valley, The Quarries, Hutch Bank , Holden Woods
14 May
A Bluebell Walk – 7.5 miles
Meet and park on carpark of disused Indian restaurant on Gathurst Lane, Gathurst, just after humpback narrow bridge over the canal if coming from the north. If approaching from the south, just under the railway line, and first turn AFTER Ackhurst Lane. Postcode for Ackhurst Lane is WN5 0LW. GR SD 541074.
Walk – Roby Mill, Stone House, Martins Farm, Leeds Liverpool canal.
21 May
Beguiling Blackrod – 4.5 miles
Meet and park at Blackrod community centre, off Green Barn Way, BL6 5TG. GR SD 617106.
Walk – An easy walk around the village of Blackrod.
28 May
Waterworld – 7 miles
Meet and park on Dow Lane, Bury, off Wadebridge Drive, off B6196 Ainsworth Road, BL8 2UT. NOT OFF WALSHAW ROAD !! GR SD 779108.
Walk – Walshaw, Cocky Moor, Old Hall Farm, Elton Vale Road and return.