Walking & Hiking Adventures
Trails, tales and wild places across the Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill, Rossendale, the Lakes and the Dales
A full-value Lake District mountain day over the Old Man of Coniston, with rugged paths, mining history and superb summit views.
A classic Pendle Hill walk from the Ribble Valley, climbing steadily to Lancashire’s most iconic summit for wide views over the Dales, Bowland and beyond.
A 10.5 km moorland loop from Stacksteads via Cowpe, Tippett Farm and Waugh’s Well, then up onto Scout Moor and round Cragg Quarry before descending by Cowpe Reservoir and Rooley Moor. Moderate walking with 356 m of ascent. Great views, open ground, and often plenty of wind. Can be boggy after rain.
A varied 10km loop from Rylstone, up to Rylstone Cross, over Cracoe Fell for lunch at the war memorial, then down via Abraham’s Hill and Nine Gates back to the village.
A shorter Pendle Hill option for a quicker outing, still packing in a satisfying climb and broad views over Lancashire.
A straightforward Ribble Valley walk over Longridge Fell, with woodland tracks, wide forestry tracks and open views. Start in Hurst Green, climb through Deer House Wood, take a proper lunch break near the top, then loop back down for variety.
I'm a (mostly) solo hiker based in the north of England, spending my weekends and days off exploring the hills, moorlands and valleys on my doorstep. From the limestone walls of the Yorkshire Dales to the wild fells of home-town of Rossendale, I try to get out as often as I can.
This site is my record of those adventures, routes, photos and notes from the trail. Pendle Hill is a particular favourite.
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