Friday, 11th November 2011
| Walk: | Nick of Pendle, Scout Cairn, Hookcliffe, Pendle Way, Ogden Clough, Badger Wells Hill | ||
| Start Point: | Nick of Pendle | Grid Ref: | SD 771 385 |
| Distance: | 11 miles | Ascent: | 2,670 feet |
| Weather: | Misty and very windy on the tops | ||
| Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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| Comments: | Leaving home with the promise of a sunny day it was disappointing to see the low lying cloud as I approached Pendle Hill. Heading over Apronfull Hill and Black Hill the wind was very strong and made walking difficult. Battling on I eventually saw the Scout Cairn looming out of the mist. Descending the northern flanks I was sheltered from the wind and dropped out of the mist - to a degree. After walking through Hookcliffe Plantation the climb back up the hill brought me back into the wind and the mist. Reaching the Pendle Way I decided to miss out Big End and descended by the 'tourist path' to Pendle House. From here I took a path which led along the south-eastern flanks to Ogden Clough. Following Ogden Clough I eventually reached the outward path and quickly made my way back to the car. While the views were practically non-existent it was an exhilarating walk with two new paths successfully navigated. | ||
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Scout Cairn
The mist clears a little as I drop down past Burst Clough
Worsaw Hill is highlighted by a weal sun
Pigeon convention!
There are a few less trees in the plantation