NE LANCS AREA COACH RAMBLES
Clitheroe Ramblers is one Rambling Group in the North East Lancashire (NE Lancs) Area Group of the Ramblers Association.
Other Groups in the NE Lancs Area are Hyndburn, Burnley & Pendle, Blackburn & Darwen and Rossendale.
Once a month there is an organised Coach Ramble to various destinations mainly in the Northern half of England. There are pick up points in each of the five member Groups of the NE Lancs Area, details on application.
For full details of the Coach Ramblers and how to book please visit their comprehensive Website using the link below.
2011 WALK REPORTS
Walk Date: 7th January 2012
Leader: J Donnelly
Sawley
Miles/Km: 10/16
On a damp and windy day thirteen Clitheroe Ramblers set out from Sawley to walk the Ribble Way to Gisburn and return via Rimington. There has been so much rain during the last six weeks that the fields were often waterlogged and it was hard work to cross them. The first section through Dockber Farm was on tracks and the group were able to make good progress. In fact most of the Ribble Way to Gisburn was reasonable except for Steep Wood. This well named path down to the river was very slippery and great care was taken during the descent.
From Gisburn the route crossed very muddy fields to Eel Beck. Every step was an effort. Fortunately a kind passer by allowed us to eat our sandwiches on his terrace when we reached Rimington Lane. We decided to stick to the minor roads for the next couple of miles and were able to stride out past Rimington Bridge and along the back road around Rimington village.
At Newfield Barn we took to the fields again and descended to cross the beautiful old stone bridge at Swanside and climb up to cross the A59 with care. Our return to Sawley took us past the ruins of Sawley Abbey. Although the conditions were far from ideal we had fresh air, exercise and a sense of achievement.
Home
