A New Year's Hike up to Bull Hill & Peel Tower
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Join Ant and the Outdoor Lads for a hike in the moorlands and countryside around Ramsbottom
The walk will start at the Lumb Carr Road Car Park, from where we'll take the steady ascent up to Holcombe Moor and Pilgrims Cross. Next we'll get to the top of Bull Hill before descending down to the Rossendale Way, which we'll follow for several kilometres. We'll then follow some trails to the Red Brook valley before ascending back onto the moor and visiting Peel Tower . From here, we'll descend back to the start and visit The Shoulder of Mutton (if not too busy).
Points of interest on the route:
Holcombe Moor: An area of moorland currently being restored by The National Trust and Natural England to it's natural state. The moor is home to several vulnerable bird species, including Ring Ouzels, Skylarks and Little Owls. The moor is also a military training area, but they won't be there when we are.
Pilgrims Cross: A small monument to where medieval religious pilgrims would stop and rest. The site was used from at least 1176 AD.
Bull Hill: With a height of 418m this is highest point of the walk, from where we'll get panoramic views of the surrounding areas, should the visibility be good.
The Rossendale Way: We'll spend several kilometres on the Rossendale Way, which will take us through two very scenic valleys.
Peel Tower: A memorial tower to Sir Robert Peel, built in 1852 AD. Robert Peel was the local MP who went on to become Home Secretary, Chancellor of the Exchequer and eventually Prime Minister.
Dogs are welcome, though will need to be on leads if we go through any fields with livestock. There are also several stiles that dogs may need lifting over.
Once finished, we can go to the nearby pub for drinks and food.
Message the event leader if you've any questions.
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What to bring
Water: bring plenty of water (~2 Litres)
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Footware: ideally designed for hiking, sturdy trail runners are OK too.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproofs: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. As the weather may be cold, you may want to bring a flask with a hot drink or soup too. After the hike, there is a local pub where we can go for post walk refreshments