NORTH WEST ENGLAND WALKS



From Dufton to Dufton Pike - Circular

This is a walk of about 5.5 miles and relatively going. Start at the park adjacent to the public conveniencesin Dufton.Leave the car park, turn left and the follow the road through the village towards Knock. Just after the road turns right to leave the village and follow the farm track which forks right.
This leads north with the Pennine Way joining from the right to reach Coatsike Farm.
Continue north on the Pennine Way to Halsteads. Just beyond here the track descends to cross Great Runsdale Beck and before the beck take the right hand path and follow the beck upstream.
Youwill soon enter "Open Access" at a wall, and beyond here go half right and head for the path which can be seen on the hillside straight ahead.
This leads to the summit of Dufton Pike.
You can either return along the same route or by the route of ascent back to the valley path above Great Runsdale Beck.
Turn right along the northern flank of Dufton Pike.
Reaching a track turn right and follow this back to Dufton.

The Colne Valley Circular Walk

This is a delightful 12-mile walk which explores the countryside and character of the beautiful Colne valley, having been shaped by the textile industry, canals and other historic routes across the Pennines.

The route starts from the Colne Valley Museum in Golcar, makes its way through Linthwaite and along the south side of the valley to Marsden. Climbing out of Marsden it returns to Golcar along the North of the valley.

Merrydale Circular Walk - West Yorkshire

This short walk of 2.5 miles from Slaithwaite to Merrydale and
Scout Wood (ancient woodland).
Slaithwaite is dominated by mill buildings, a Georgian Church
and the nearby 16th Century laithwaite Hall,
this is the setting for the fictional Skelthwaite in the TV series
" Where the Heart Is".

 

Marbury Circular Walk- Cheshire

This 2.5 mile walk leaves the village, passing the lane to the
church on your left.
Follow the first footpath on the left after the bungalows and cross the fields to a lane.
Turn left up the lane known locally as 'Killcow Hill' because of the steep
climb to Wirswal and Immediately after the first house on the left turn
into a short trackway.
Cross the stile on the right and follow the path to the top of Wirswall Hill.
Cross the stile onto the road and take the next footpath on your left down the hill towards Big Mere.
Once you meet the road you can either turn left back into the village or turn right and take the first footpath on your left which takes you behind Little Mere, and then left back into the village.

 


The walks shown here are to give you a flavour of those local to the accommodation on this website.

SAFETY
Before setting off make sure you are acquainted with the safety aspects of long distance walking and remember
that the weather can change very quickly.
Care should be taken on any walks, and in particular long distance ones, be prepared, buy a map
and plan the route, and let someone know where you are planning to go.
If you take a dog on a long walk do make sure you know the dog is fit enough to undertake such a walk and don't ask too much!
Your dog's safety is in your hands. Take plenty of breaks, carry water, a first aid kit and poo bags.
Visit our Travel Advice page for further information.
Observe the Countryside Code and control dogs.

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