Wednesday, 7th January 2015
| Walk: | Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Darwen, Houghton Tower | ||
| Start Point: | The Boar's Head, Hoghton | Grid Reference: | SD 613 267 |
| Distance: | 5.4 miles | Ascent: | 450 feet |
| Time: | 2.75 hours | ||
| Weather: | Rain, breezy | ||
| Comments: | 19 people set out in poor conditions. The ground was very muddy and slippery in places. However, the scenes of local historical landmarks such as Hoghton Tower and the views along the canal and river made up for the conditions. | ||
Eating the last of the mince pies on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Feniscowles
Best foot forward at Feniscowles
On a slippery slope to the River Darwen
Alongside the River Darwen on the approach to Hoghton Bottoms
A bridge crossing in Owlet Holes Wood
A weir on the River Darwen - this allowed water to follow a mill race to Higher Mill where cotton was produced
The River Darwen passing under the Preston to Blackburn railway line
The arch is 116 feet above the river bed
Information about Hoghton Bottoms