The AUTUMN/WINTER Edition 2011/12 of the Lancashire Rail Rambler Programme (paper copy) is available with sae from Craig Ward. Address in previous Rail Rambler Programme.
The Programme can also be viewed on the Ribble Valley Rail website and at communityraillancashire.co.uk where it is listed under ‘Links’ then ‘Others’
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th SCORTON
We rarely walk in this part of Lancashire which is often overlooked as we speed north on the West Coast Main Line.
C Walk Harrisend Fell 10 miles moderate
ALIGHT Preston for bus to Green Lane and return Garstang
A6Green Lane, Snowhill Lane, Cliftons, Sykes Farm, Harrisend Fell,Grizedale Intake, Grize Dale, Throstle Nest Farm, Broom Hill, Garstang for bus to Preston.
Your leader: Mike Codd
E walk Green Lane to Garstang 7 miles moderate
A6 Green Lane, Scorton, Ashbournes, Cliftons, Wryesdale Park, Snowhill Lane, Mytten Hall, Broom Hill, Garstang for bus to Preston.
Your leader: Stuart Leese
Map: OS Explorer 41 Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: We will catch the 09.00 bus number 41 from Preston Bus Station. Train connections to Preston leave Blackppol North at 07.44, Bolton 07.59.Chorley 08.11, Bamber Bridge 07.49, Clitheroe 07.07 (change at Blackburn), Blackburn 07.35, Colne 06.50, Accrington 07.19. There is a later train leaving Accrington at 08.08 & Blackburn a 08.15 with a later connection from Clitheroe also. However, this leaves only 20 minutes to walk ro Preston Bus Station.
Buses return from Garstang to Preston at 02 and 32 minutes past each hour.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book a Day Return to Preston
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th WHALEY BRIDGE
Whaley Bridge is the gateway to the Goyt Valley and Disley the gateway to Lyme Park both favourite Rail Rambler walking areas.
C Walk Whaley Bridge to Buxton 11 miles moderate
Alight Whaley Bridge & return Buxton
Whaley Bridge, Taxwl, Goyt Valley, Fernilee Reservoir, Bunsal Cob, Cromford & High Peak Railway, The Beet, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
Your leader: Peter Forkasiewicz
E Walk Lyme Park 8 miles easy
Alight Disley & return Whaley Bridge
Disley, Lyme park, Cage Hill, West Parkgate, Dale Top,Holme Wood, Whaley Bridge
Your leader: Geoff Sherrocks
Map: OS Explorer OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak
OL 24 The Peak District – White Peak Area
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: We will catch the 09.52 train Buxton train from Manchester Piccadilly. Connections from Blackpool North at 07.44, Preston 08.12, 08.17 or 08.47, Chorley08.22, 08.34 or 08.56, Clitheroe 07.40 (change at Bolton), Blackburn 08.03 or 08.32 (change at Bolton), Colne 06.50 (change at Blackburn & Bolton or come by bus)
Return from Whaley Br. at 39 min past or Buxton at 15.27 or 16.30
BOOKING DETAILS: Book a Day Return to Chorley or Darwen then use a Wayfarer*(see below)
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SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd HAWORTH & THE WORTH VALLEY
It is a long time since we walked in the Worth Valley and to-day’s walks follow paths not used before.
C Walk The Watersheds around Ponden 12 miles Mod Strenuous
Alight & return Hebden Bridge
Hebden Bridge, bus to Waggon & Horses, Top O’Stairs, Deep NItch, Oxenhope Stoop Hill, Dick Delf Hill, Top Withins, Pennine Way, Ponden Reservoir, Crag Top, Old Bess Hill, Scotland Hill, Hare Hill, Street Lane, Haworth, bus to Hebden Bridge
Your leader: Tessa Rowe
D Walk Worth Valley Circular 8 miles moderate
Hebden Bridge, bus to Waggon & Horses, Nab Hill, Leeming Reservoir, Bentley Hey, Brow Moor, Worth Way, Damens Station, Cockleshaw, Haworth Station, bus to Hebden Bridge.
Your leader: Craig Ward
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: The train departs Blackpool North at 08.29, Preston 08.54, Blackburn 09.10, Accrington 09.17 and Burnley Manchester Rd 09.26. Connections to Preston from Chorley at 08.11, from Clitheroe to Blackburn at 08.26 and from Bamber Bridge at 08.30 (change at Blackburn). Those travelling from Manchester should catch the 09.22 from Victoria.
Return from Hebden Bridge at 38min past the hour to Blackpool North and 18, 28 & 56 min past to Manchester.
BOOKING DETAILS: Book a Day Return to Hebden Bridge from all stations.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 17th GOOSTREY
A completely new destination for us to explore and you can use your Wayfarer Ticket
C Walk Goostrey Circular 12 miles moderate
Alight & return Goostrey
Goostrey, Deer Park farm, Smiths Green, Pitt Farm, Boundary Farm, Mill House Farm, Swrttenham, Twemlow Viaduct, Blueslate Farm, Goostrey
Your Leader: Hilary Bell
E Walk Goostrey Explorer 7 miles easy
Alight & return Goostrey
Blackden Manor Farm, Lower Withington, Red Lion Brook, Daffodil Dell, Swettenham Nature Reserve & Village, Kermincham Hall, Goostrey
Your leader: Stuart Leese
Map: OS Explorer268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: We shall catch the Crewe train which leaves Piccadilly at 10.04. Connections depart Blackpool North at 07.44 or 08.04*, Preston 08.47, Chorley 08.56, Clitheroe 07.40 or 08.26* (change at Bolton), Blackburn 08.32 (change at Bolton), Colne 06,50 (change at Blackburn & Bolton or travel by bus to M/c)
*The later departures from Blackpool & Clitheroe allow only 8 minutes to change platforms at Piccadilly.
BOOKING DETAILS: Book a Day Return to Chorley or Darwen and use a Wayfarer Ticket* (see below)
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SATURDAY, MARCH 31st EDALE
The classic Peak District walking area is our destination to-day
B Walk - Mam yor & Crookstone Moor 11 miles strenuous
Alight & return Edale
Edale, Harden Clough, Mam Tor, Lose Hill, Townhead Bridge, Roman Road, Hope Cross, Crookstone Knoll, Madwoman’s Stones, Ringing Roger, Edale
Your Leader: Chris Thornley
E Walk – Mam Tor 8 miles easy
Alight Hope & return Edale
Hope, Castleton, Limestone Way to hazard Mine, Windy Knoll, Mam Tor, hollins Cross, Edale
Your Leader: Geoff Sherrocks
Map Details: OS Explorer OL1 The Peak District Dark Peak Area
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: The train to Edale leaves manchester Piccadilly at 09.45. connections depart from Blackpool North at 07.44, Preston at 08.12, 08.17 & 08.47, Chorley 08.22, 08.34 & 08.56, Clitheroe at 07.40 (change at Bolton), Blackburn 08.03 & 08.32 (change at Bolton) Colne 06.50 (change at Blackburn & Bolton or travel to Manchester by bus)
Return fom Edale at 47 min past each hour.
BOOKING DETAILS: book a day Return to either Darwen or Chorley the use a Wayfarer Ticket*(see below). If you haven’t purchased a Wayfarer Ticket in advance then book a Day Return through to Hope or Edale.
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FUTURE DESTINATIONS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2011/SPRING 2012
SATURDAY, APRIL 14th – WINDERMERE
SATURDAY, MAY 12TH GT. BUDWORTH – PAST LANDSCAPES
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH – GREENFIELD
SATURDAY, JULY 14TH – BUXTON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH – SOWERBY BRIDGE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH – COLNE FOR COWLING
If any of our regulars would like to suggest a destination or new area to walk in then please let us know.
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EAST LANCS COMMUNITY RAIL WALKS
SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 11TH
To-day’s walk explores the countryside on Preston’s periphery starting at Bamber Bridge Station at 10.49 following the arrival of the trains from Preston & Colne. The 8 miles’ easy walk passes through Withy Park, Killingbourne Brow, Cuerdale Hall, along the Ribble to Walton Hall Farm and on to the Lancaster Canal and finishing in Avenham and Miller Parks.
Booking Arrangements: Book a Day Return to Preston or Bamber Bridge depending on originating station
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*WAYFARER TICKETS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (NB NOT required for the above walks)
Wayfarer Tickets must be purchased in advance from manned stations in Greater Manchester, Chorley or Clitheroe & Nelson Interchanges. The tickets cost £10.00 for adults or £5.oo for the over 60′s (no proof of age required) and others are available for groups or children. The tickets are of a scratchcard type and must be validated with the date of travel.
Tickets can also be ordered in advance from: Wayfarer Ticket Sales, GMPTE, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RG. If ordering by post please send a cheque made payable to GMPTE and leave at least a week for reply.