Walk:	Ashurst Beacon, towards Harrock Hill, Leeds/Liverpool canal
Start Point:	Miller & Carter Inn, Parbold	Grid Reference:	SD 508 108
Distance:	11.5 miles	Ascent:	600 ft
Time:	6 hours
Weather:	Good, Cloudy with some sun, windy
Comments:	A varied, pleasant and enjoyable walk through woodland, fields and along the canal bank. We were joined by 5 local, non-Fylde members, making a total of 19 walkers. There were good views and one walker was carrying out training for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

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All ready to set off

 

I've got a nice fluffy coat . . .

 

and mine is a fashion statement

 

Approaching Ashurst Beacon . . .

 

for coffee

 

Stone Hall

 

Lunch stop . . .

 

at the lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Appley bridge

 

Up through the woods . . .

 

of Fairy Glen