| Walk: | Denham Hall, Copthurst, Whittle Springs, Heapey, Brinscall and Withnell Fold. | ||
| Start Point: | Whins Lane Lay-by, Higher Wheelton. | Grid Reference: | SD 605 220 |
| Distance: | 8.5 miles | Ascent: | 940 feet |
| Time: | 4 hours | ||
| Weather: | Dry with occasional sunny intervals and strong blustery wind. | ||
| Comments: | 9 brave souls took the opportunity to walk off the excesses of Christmas. Some good track walking, and a few very muddy stretches around Copthurst. It was very windy approaching Denham Hall and Brinscall Hall Farm. Extensive views. | ||
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We started by crossing the valley of the River Lostock
Negotiating a very muddy path near Copthurst . . .
and still more mud
Lancaster Canal
Coffee break at the bottom of Johnson's Hillocks Locks
Catching up with news over the coffee break
Sunlight through a window of St Barnabas Church, Heapey
Meet my friend
Phew! We survived the Christmas Dinner!
A stark outlook as we lunched at Brinscall Hall Farm
Homeward bound from Withnell Fold
A false touch of Spring