Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

Walk: Houlkers Farm, Old Roman Road/Back Lane, Black Hill, White Hill, New Hall, Read School and Simonstone.
Start Point: The Stork, Simonstone Grid Reference: SD 770 345 
Distance: 5 miles Ascent: 590 feet
Time: 3 hours
Weather: Full sun, blue skies, warm and dry underfoot
Comments:

This circular walk started at The Stork, Simonstone and ascended gently via field paths and quiet lanes to Black Hill Car Park.  The return route was by the way of White Hill and New Hall and then passing Read School to reach The Stork.  Eighteen people enjoyed the scenery offered by the hills of East Lancashire.
A smaller group of ten, The Three Milers, kept to the lower levels around Read.  The Stork, provided good food with good service.

Todays Guide

Lovely Cottage

The Three Milers

Sheltering Sheep (from the sun)

The Three Milers in pursuit of the Five Milers

A puddle - a rare sight on today's walk

Quite a few in the area of Read - but does one know how to apply a defibrillator

Time for refreshments

Flush with flora

More flora

How many miles to The Stork at Simonstone

These should put a smile on your face

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