The walks on Saturday 13th December 2025 are from Clitheroe, and are led by Stan and Sheila.

A walk (10 miles)

The A Walk is just under 10 miles with a total ascent of 1730 ft, and starts with the coach dropping us off near Worston Rd. After crossing the A59 we continue on passing
the hamlet of Worston the path becoming quite wet and muddy as we follow the track of Worston Brook. We then join the Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail and commence the steep 1000 ft climb to Pendle Hill Beacon across Downham Moor. The trail is grassy, muddy and slippery in places. On reaching the summit there are excellent views of the area (weather permitting).

We then start the descent across Pendle Hill following the path along Ogden Clough crossing Barley Moor and Pendleton Moor heading towards The Nick of Pendle turning right before reaching the Nick. After a short section on the road we join a faint track heading towards Howcroft Barn where we cross a foot bridge towards Mearley Hall and crossing back over the A59 towards Clitheroe.

B walk (7.5 miles)

The B walk is linear and is 7.5 miles, mostly flat, with an ascent of 350 ft. We start near the remains of the Cistercian Abbey at Sawley and walk southwards along the Ribble Way, via Chatburn, Horrocksford, Brungerley and Low Moor along the River Ribble back to Clitheroe. The paths are mainly good, but can be boggy in places.

Clitheroe is a market town in the Ribble Valley with the remains of a Norman castle keep and has plenty of independent shops, pubs and cafes for weary walkers to warm up post walk, so book your place and wear your Santa hats!

Ribble way looking towards Pendle Hill