The walk from Heptonstall to Kelbrook followed sections of the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails. This was to be my last section of the Pennine Way and I felt a slight pang of regret at my decision not to follow this wonderful trail to the border. The weather was the best so far on the walk and I relished hiking through the remote terrain in the perfect conditions. Passing Gorple Reservoir, I climbed through rough moorland before joining the Pennine Bridleway. As I reached a pass, the ground opened out in front of me and presented me with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. I romped along the clear track with superb views opening out ahead across the towns of Burnley and Nelson and towards Pendle Hill. After more superb scenery on the Pennine Bridleway, I followed paths to Trawden from where I mostly road walked to Kelbrook, my overnight halt.
The following day,
I continued to follow sections of the Pennine Bridleway as well as the Lancashire Way and numerous quiet country lanes as I made my way to Slaidburn. This was more of a transition day across quiet countryside and although I had many good views of Pendle Hill, I missed the open country of the previous day and found the many miles of road walking tiring. Eventually, I arrived at the pretty village of Slaidburn where I was met by a friend and driven to his home in Giggleswick where I was made very welcome by him and his wife.
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Distant view o Stoodley Pike
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| Gorple Reservoir on the Pennine Way |
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| Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
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| View to Pendle Hill |
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| Ruins of Sawley Abbey |
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| River Ribble |
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| Pendle Hill |
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