Round Dunsop Bridge on a Thursday
20 people attending
5 places left
Join Stephen on an 11 mile walk in and around Dunsop Bridge in Lancashire in the heart of the Forest of Bowland and in the centre of Great Britain.
We will start by following the River Hodder for a while then climb up to onto the moors overlooking the Hodder Valley.
We will venture through many farms and walk along the tops with views across to the Bowland Fells then returning back to Dunsop Bridge.
When we arrive back in the village -let's find the Centre of Great Britain marker!
There is no pub in the village - but we can take a short drive to the wonderful Inn at Whitewell for some post walk drinks - here is a link - http://www.innatwhitewell.com/
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two 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
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
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
Waterproof jacket: 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 unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water