| Walk: | South to Scholar Bridge, Fleetwood Road, Smithy Farm Thistleton and back to Elswick. | ||
| Start Point: | The Ship Inn, Elswick | Grid Reference: | SD 420 384 |
| Distance: | 4.25 miles | Ascent: | None |
| Time: | 2.75 hours | ||
| Weather: | Warm | ||
| Comments: | A pleasant walk with some views of the Bowland Hills on the return journey. One stile leading from Fleetwood road was completely inaccessible and that has since been reported. | ||
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Through the fields round Elswick

The gate keeper

The leader strides out

Our leader holds back the herd