Sunday, 17th April 2022
| Walk: | Dobsons Brook, High Barn, Lickhurst Farm, Dinckling Green Farm, Long Knotts, New Laund, Fair Oak, Knot Hill, Leagram Hall access road | ||
| Start Point: | Chipping car park | Grid Reference: | SD 621 432 |
| Distance: | 9.2 miles | Ascent: | 1,370 feet |
| Time: | 4.75 hours | ||
| Weather: | Sunny with a cool breeze at times | ||
| Comments: | An extention to a previous route gave the opportunity to practise navigation skills and added interest to the walk. | ||
Approaching Lickhurst Farm . . .
we are treated to . . .
a peacock showing off . . .
its tail feathers . . .
and beautifully coloured neck
Our first refreshment stop
Looking towards Whitemore and Totridge Fell . . .
and Fair Oak Fell to the left
The entrance to . . .
New Laund Farm
River Hodder from New Laund Hill
Lomgridge Fell finally comes into view
A surprising sight at Higher Greystoneley . . .
and nearing Lower Greystoneley
Our first sighting . . . .
of bluebells this year
Chipping War Memorial