Whalley and Wiswell on a Thursday
15 people attending
10 places left
Fancy taking a Thursday off?
If so , join Stephen on 7.5 mile walk in and around the small town of Whalley (pronounced as Wor-Li) in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire
- We will start the walk from the main car park. Then head up Whalley Nab - a hill overlooking the town.
- We'll drop down to walk along side the River Calder crotssing over Cock Bridge!
- After Venturing through Read Hall we will cross Sabden Brook and ascend up on the hills above Wiswell (pronounced as Wizzell). Then dropping down into the village.
- We will eventually get back to the car park
There is then an option to walk or drive into Whalley for some post walk drinks. But parking is quite limited there.
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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
Bring food and plenty of water. There is no where en route to get food!