Rail Ramblers

 Monday, August 4th

Fourteen people travelled ‘Over Wyre’ to find out ‘Who killed the Pilling Pig?’ , as part of our Past Landscapes’ series. Upon arrival at Fleetwood the party found that there was too little water in the River Wyre for the Knott End Ferry to operate and had to take the bus on the long detour via Shard Bridge. But the day was sunny and warm and Howard Hammersley’s commentary on the development and demise of the Lancashire salt industry and Garstang and Knott End Railway shed much light on these two long gone pieces of local history.

Sunday, July 6th

Sixteen brave Rail Ramblers turned out for the walks at Hebden Bridge yesterday and included some new faces. The forecasted, heavy rain began just as we started our walks but, ceased as predicted around lunchtime which put a smile back on faces.

The ‘B’ Party did some ‘boghopping’ over Black Hambledon before joining the Pennine Way whilst the ‘E’ Party decided to avoid the boggy bits on Standing Stone Hill and follow the Pennine Bridleway and Waterman’s Road to Blake Dean for the scenic descent into Hardcastle Crags

15% Discount on Rambling Gear

The Cotswold shop in Preston Town Centre offers members of the Ramblers’ Association a 15% discount off purchases provided they show proof of membership. The shop sells a wide variety of clothing, maps etc. and stocks a good range of boots.

Discount prices are also available on the Regatta and Craghopper ranges  at the Winfield Store just off the big roundabout on the northern outskirts of Haslingden on the Accrington by-pass. RA membership not required here.