Sunday, 26th March 2023
| Walk: | Leeds Liverpool Canal, Pendle Lane, Weets Hill, Slipper Hill Reservoir, Foulridge Wharf, Leeds Liverpool Canal | ||
| Start Point: | Salterforth Wharf | Grid Reference: | SD 887 453 |
| Distance: | 9.9 miles | Ascent: | 1,184 feet |
| Time: | 5.5 hours | ||
| Weather: | Sunny with a cool breeze | ||
| Comments: | First group walk for quite some time. A bit muddy in places but not too bad considering the amount of rain we've had recently. | ||
Bankcroft Mill Engine Museum
A short break as we climb to . . .
the trig point . . .
on Weets Hill
Malkin Tower, AKA Blacko Tower and Stansfields Tower, erected in 1890
Approaching Slipper Hill Reservoir
The Leeds Liverpool heads through Foulridge Tunnel from Foulridge Wharf to Wanless Water, 0.93 miles long
Heading back along the canal towpath