| Walk: | Whalley, Whalley Nab, Dean Clough Reservoir, Whalley viaduct | ||
| Start Point: | Church Lane, Whalley | Grid Ref: | SD 732 360 |
| Distance: | 6 miles | Ascent: | 750 feet |
| Weather: | Dry and warm with sunny spells | ||
| Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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| Comments: | A pleasant half day walk but some rather muddy patches and a very overgrown path as I approached Whalley Old Road. | ||
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The railway viaduct over the River Calder, seen from the road bridge
Dean Bridge
Approaching Dean Clough Reservoir
The reservoir from the outflow . . .
and from halfway across the dam
The sun highlights Pendle Hill as I walk along Moor Lane
Glad I don't have to enter this field!
From the viaduct, looking back to the road bridge I crossed at the beginning of the walk
14th century gatehouse by the Abbey . . .
and again
19th century cottages near the gatehouse