Witton Weavers Way: New Year wonder along the Tacklers Trail
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Join Outdoorlads and Johnny for a 19.5 km (12 mile) walk along the Tacklers Trail section of the Witton Weavers Way.
The Witton Weavers Way is a 32 mile long distance trail, which explores Lancashire's rich industrial history and passes weavers cottages, Tudor halls, Victorian estates, historic villages and roman roads.
This walk follows the Tacklers Trail section of the Witton Weavers Way east to Turton Heights, then on past Delph Reservoir to Hole Bottoms, skirting the side of the Moss Side Plantation before heading north over Longworth Moor above Belmont Reservoir before heading east up ton Darwen and Turton Moor.
We'll then follow the Witton Weavers Way down to Cadshaw before crossing the A666 and down to Turton & Entwislte Reservoir. We'll then head up the hill to the Strawbury Duck pub for a well deserved pint, anyone who came on the train, can finish here.
Otherwise, it's a short walk down the hill and over the dam back to the car park.
All photos copyright - Johnny Williams
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What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
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 enough food and warm drinks to last the day.