| Walk: | Downham | ||
| Start Point: | Downham | Grid Reference: | |
| Distance: | 5.5 miles | Ascent: | |
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| Comments: | John Hood lead this walk from Downham village. The village is wholly owned by the Assheton family and much of the modern trappings such as TV aerials etc have been outlawed to help it retain its image of old England which does it credit. Regrettably our numbers were reduced to nine possibly due to a fire on the M6 which caused a long hold up and also a second long walk taking place on the same day in the Lakes. It was a shame because not only is Downham a most beautiful example of an English village but the September weather was exceptional after the recent heavy rains and the views on the walk were magnificent. John kept the group fascinated with his interesting comments on the various places we came across on our way. | ||
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Houses at the top of the village overlooking Downham
View from the top of the village
Downham Church
Downham Church looking from Assheton Arms
Looking towards Assheton Arms
Downham churchyard overlooking the village
Downham Mill built in the 1700s
Views on a lovely day as far as Yorkshire
Ings Beck, the old Saxon border between Mercia and Northumbria
Some of the walkers posing with Pendle just visible in the background
Journey's end back in the village for lunch