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Sunday, 25th August 2013
| Walk: |
Riley Green & Green Lane Farm, Hoghton Tower
drive, R. Derwent weir, Hillock Farm, Paper Mills, and canal bank to
pub. |
| Start Point: |
The Boatyard Pub, Riley Green |
Grid Reference: |
SD 625 250 |
| Distance: |
4.5 miles |
Ascent: |
150 feet |
| Time: |
2.75 hours |
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| Weather: |
Very warm and sunny |
| Comments: |
Interesting walk, historical interest:
Hoghton Tower, geographical: Darwen Gorge, site of paper mill,
canalside track and marina, architectur: railway viaduct.
Walk was enjoyed by 10 ramblers. |
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
Looking back towards Darwen Tower and forwards to . . .
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Houghton Tower
A good harvest of acorns
Quick march!
The Derwent gorge
Weir on the River Derwent
The end is in sight. Riley Green Marina
Time for a drink at the Boatyard Pub
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