Ups and Downs of Hoghton and Pleasington
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Hoghton Tower is a prominent local feature in the area, occupying the highest point - it's not that high! The tower was a fortified manor house owned by the De Hoghton family from the 12th Century. Though now the Tower is owned by a charitable preservation trust to ensure its ongoing care for future generations.
Our walk will take in the entrance road to the Tower, arguably one of the best views. We then circle around the surrounding farmlands including such interestingly named places as Wild Bottoms Wood!!
We then pass through Pleasington and follow the river back to Hoghton. This is a superbly pretty part of the county, a wonderful day out.
Dogs are welcome on the event, but must be on a lead where requested by local landowners. The event leader will likely have a dog too.
Photo Credits
Hoghton Tower main photo - https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en
Additional photos from within the OutdoorLads ,library - Viaduct and Hoghton Bottoms weir. Permission implied.
Rainbow lamppost photo - provided by OutdoorLads leader Stephen Turner
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 at least 2 litres of water for the walk plus food for lunch when we stop. It is not likely we will pass any shops so please ensure you have supplies.