Walk: Around Garstang

The market cross dates from 1765

5:32pm Monday 29th April 2013

THIS year has so far followed the pattern of 2012 — walking in the wind and rain has been a constant battle.

Walk: A return to Roddlesworth

Return to Roddlesworth

4:42pm Monday 22nd April 2013

AT last, a warm spring day, so I decided to enjoy one of my favourite strolls and a burst of song.

Walk: A Return to Ruddlesworth

Walk: 	A Return to Ruddlesworth

3:52pm Friday 19th April 2013

How to get there: About five miles south of junction three of the M65 on the A675 towards Bolton, turn towards Tockholes. It is also well signed off the  A666. There is plenty of parking between the Royal Arms and Information Centre. Distance: Two miles

Walk: St Ives and Druid's Altar

St Ives and Druid's Altar

10:18am Monday 15th April 2013

Before you think I have gone mad and suggested a week in Cornwall, let me point out that this walk is around Bingley and is less than one hour’s drive from East Lancashire.

Lancashire's ‘ex-offenders can help businesses’

9:00pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

BUSINESSES can benefit from taking on ex-offenders, said experts at a conference.

Walk: Around Slaidburn

Around Slaidburn

5:44pm Monday 11th March 2013

On a freezingly cold morning I was “persuaded” by my dog to get out of bed and get strolling.

Walk: Morecambe and Heysham

Morecambe and Heysham

4:21pm Monday 4th March 2013

With the rapid increase in the price of fuel and the lengthening of the days in 2013 it makes sense to make maximum use of time.

Walk: Middleham

Walk: Middleham

4:23pm Monday 25th February 2013

In the news of late has been the discovery of the body of Richard III who was killed during the battle of Bosworth in 1485.

Walk: Oakworth

5:00pm Saturday 16th February 2013

OAKWORTH Any reference to Oakworth usually prompts a mention of the Worth Valley steam railway and little else. This is easy to understand because of the classic film The Railway Children.

Walk: Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall

Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall

5:32pm Monday 11th February 2013

These days the news is full of high speed rail links but what about the old days?

Walk: Bolton Abbey

10:30am Saturday 2nd February 2013

This last week I had to go to Skipton and decided that my labrador deserved a walk. I cast my mind back to last summer and decided to visit Bolton Abbey.

Walk: Springmill, near Rochdale

4:28pm Monday 28th January 2013

As readers of this column well know I have been interested in the history of the cotton industry for many years. I love to enjoy a stroll around the old mill areas.

Walk: Around Cliffe Castle

Around Cliffe Castle

6:18pm Monday 14th January 2013

This week I repeated one of my frequent walks which is around Cliffe Castle at Keighley.

Walk: Around Holcombe Moor

11:54am Wednesday 2nd January 2013

One of the oldest traditions of England was the Boxing Day hunt.

Walk: Wycoller

5:21pm Thursday 27th December 2012

I remember not long ago when Wycoller was called the Deserted Village.

Walk: Gargrave

5:09pm Monday 17th December 2012

Over this winter I am planning to enjoy several waterway walks during which I will explore our local rivers and canals.

Walk: Roman Road at Blackstone Edge

ROUTE Along the Roman Road at Blackstone Edge

2:33pm Tuesday 11th December 2012

Along the Roman Road at Blackstone Edge Last week I was strolling around Ribchester and started to think about Roman roads.

Walk: Nun Monkton

Nun Monkton

5:01pm Sunday 2nd December 2012

Last Sunday I was returning from a trip to York and stopped for a picnic on a cul-de-sac turn off to the village of Nun Monkton off the A59 road.

Walk: Around Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen

Around Sunnyhurst Woods

5:41pm Monday 26th November 2012

As the winter days shorten it makes more sense to enjoy local walks like this one.

Walk: Around West Bradford & Brungerley Bridge

Walk: Around West Bradford & Brungerley Bridge

4:55pm Monday 19th November 2012

Around West Bradford & Brungerley Bridge The more I explore the history of the Ribble Valley the more interesting it becomes.






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