Description
An open moorland landscape close to the towns.
The West Pennine Moors lie between the Manchester area and the Ribble Valley, offering striking contrasts between built-up areas and open heights. The book shows how reservoirs, woodland and valleys can be combined with the moors on day walks. This provides many options for an active stay in the region, or an outing when the towns are otherwise the main destination in the area.
Thirty walks across several sub-areas.
The table of contents groups the walks around areas including Rivington and Anglezarke, Roddlesworth and Darwen, Turton and Entwistle, and Ramsbottom and Haslingden Grane. The selection varies in length and terrain, allowing you to choose between quieter walks along water and more open heights, depending on where you start and how much time you want to spend outdoors that day.
Maps and descriptions that make choosing a walk easier.
Route descriptions and maps provide guidance through paths, woodland and minor connections in the landscape. Practical information helps with starting points and logistics, while background material highlights the natural and cultural history of the area. The book works both for planning from home and for finding an alternative during the stay when weather, transport or the day’s form means the original plan needs adjusting before setting out.
Accessible location does not mean the same conditions everywhere.
Some walks are short and easy, while the open moors can be wet and exposed to the weather. Consider the ground conditions and navigation requirements together with the length of the walk before deciding on your plan. The guide suits regular walkers who want a varied selection and wish to explore more of the region, with time for both landscape and local spots along the way, whether for a relaxed or a more active day out.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has been publishing guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes its books on walking, trekking and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Terry Marsh. English language. 176 pages. First edition, published in 2009. ISBN 9781852845803.
