Rail Ramblers

The SUMMER Edition 2009  of the Lancashire Rail Rambler programme is available with sae from Craig Ward, 19 Hollowhead Avenue, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9LD. Below are details contained in the Programme.

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RAIL RAMBLER PROGRAMME - SUMMER 2009

SATURDAY, JULY 12th - PAST LANDSCAPES No 73

IN BURNLEY’S SHADOW - WORSTHORNE, HURSTWOOD & TOWNLEY

Alight & Return  Burnley Central

An exploration of Burnley’s Pennine Fringes. A guided tour of these ancient settlements which date from Saxon, Tudor and Early Industrial times and an opportunity to visit Townley Hall.

E Walk        6 miles Easy

Walk to the bus station, bus to Worsthorne - 15 minutes (fare extra). Explore Worsthorne then across the fields to Hurstwood, Foxstones Bridge, Brown Hill, Cliviger Laithe, Burnley way, Townley Park, optional visit to Townley Hall (£3.50 entrance fee-bring indoor shoes), Townley Park, Burnley Town Centre.

Picnic Lunch with refreshments available at Townley Hall.

Your Leader: Howard Hammersley

TRAVEL DETAILS: Meet at Burnley Central Station at 10.15. Trains depart Blackpool South 08.44, Blackpool Nrth 08.45, St Annes 08.52, Poulton 08.51, Preston 09.22, Blackburn 09.48, Accrington 09.59

TICKET/BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS: Book Day Return to Burnley

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SATURDAY, 18th JULY - HATHERSAGE & GRINDLEFORD

B Walk - STANAGE EDGE                                       12 miles Strenuous

Alight Bamford & Return Grindleford

Bamford - Bamford Clough - High - Stanedge Pole - White Stones - Fulwood Lane - Houndskirk Road - Longshaw Lane - Grindleford

Your Leader: Hilary Bell

D Walk - STANAGE  EDGE                               8 miles Easy

Alight Hathersage & Return Grindleford

Hathersage - Little John’s Grave - Bronte Cottage - North Lees - Stanage Edge - Higher Tor - Carl Wark - Longshaw Estate - Grouse Inn - Grindleford

Your Leader: To be confirmed

Map: OS Explorer OL1 - The Peak District Dark Peak Area

TRAVEL DETAILS: The train to Hathersage/Grindleford departs Manchester Piccadilly at 09.45. Connections from Blackpool Nrth at 07.44, Preston 08.12, 08.23 or 08.47, Chorley 08.22, 08.36 or 08.56, Clitheroe 07.40 (change at Bolton), Blackburn 08.03 or 08.32 (change at Bolton), Colne 06.50 (change at Blackburn and Bolton or travel to Mcr. by bus) Please confirm these times after the May 17th Summer Timetable is introduced by ringing National Rail on 0845 7484950 or by visiting this website.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th  - GREENFIELD & MARSDEN

B Walk - BLACK HILL                                     14 miles Strenuous

Alight Greenfield & Return Marsden

Greenfield - Dovestones Reservoir - Chew Valley - Chew Reservoir - Pennine Way - Black Hill - Wessenden Valley - Marsden

Your Leader: Chris Thornley

D Walk - STANDEDGE                             8 miles Easy

Alight & Return Marsden

Marsden - Hey Green - Haigh Gutter - Higher Standedge - Redbrook Reservoir - Marsden

Your Leader: Stuart Leese

Map: OS Explorer OL21 - South Pennines & Explorer OL1 - The Peak Distict Dark Peak Area

TRAVEL DETAILS: The train to Greenfield & Marsden departs Mcr Victoria at 09.27. Connections from Blackpool Nrth at 07.44, Preston 07.47, Chorley 08.01. Connections from Clitheroe 07.40, Blackburn 08.03, Colne 06.50 (change at Blackburn or come by bus)

Return from Marsden at 43 minutes past each hour. Please confirm these times after the May 17th Summer Timetable introduction by phoning 0845 7484950 or by visiting this website.

TICKET/BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS: Book Day Return to either Chorley or Darwen  and then use a Wayfarer Ticket* from these stations. * See below

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*WAYFARER TICKET: This scratchcard type ticket can be purchased as far in advance of travel as one wishes. It must be validated on the day of use. An Adult Wayfarer currently costs £9.20. Adults’ Wayfarer aged 60+ costs £4.60 (no proof of age required)

Wayfarer tickets must be purchased in advance from manned stations in Greater Manchester, Chorley Station or Clitheroe Interchange, or can be obtained by post from Wayfarer Ticket Sales, GMPTE, Wythenshawe Bus Station, Manchester, M22 5RG. If ordering by post please send a cheque payable to GMPTE

If you can’t buy a Wayfarer before your Rail Rambler date then simply book a Day Return to your destination.

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FUTURE DESTINATIONS

SEPTEMBER 12th  PAST LANDSCAPES - BENTHAM

SEPTEMBER 26th        HALIFAX & SOWERBY BRIDGE

OCTBER 10th  HUTTON ROOF & FARLETON

OCTOBER 24th   CONGLETON & MACCLESFIELD

NOVEMBER 14th  GRANGE OVER SANDS

NOVEMBER 28th   CHINLEY

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EAST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY RAIL GUIDED WALKS’ PROGRAMME

The  Guided Walks’ Programme for March to July 2009 is available from manned stations, tourist information centres and Clitheroe Interchange. It also available on the internet at   www.ribblevalleyrail.co.uk   or at       www.dalesrail.com

The next Community Rail Walk will take place on Saturday, July 4th. It will be an 8 mile Moderate walk starting at and returning to Cherry Tree Sta. The walk will explore the countrside around Hoghton, Hoghton Tower and Riley Green.

The walk will begin at 10.45 after the arrival of the trains from Preston & Colne directions.

You should catch the train which leaves Colne at 09.50 & Burnley Central at10.03 or the train which leaves  Blackpool South at 09.44, Preston at 10.20, Bamber Bridge at 10.30, Blackburn at 10.35 & Accrington at 10.19. Passengers from Blackpool Nrth and Poulton should catch the relevant train which connects with the 10.20 Colne train at Preston.Passengers from the Ribble Valley should catch the train which leaves Clitheroe at 09.40 and change at Blackburn.

Book a Day Return to Cherry Tree from all stations.