Sharneyford – 22/02/2026 – Leader Alex
8 Ramblers assembled on a breezy morning, but it was dry for once and visibility good though hazy in the distance. It remained that way throughout
We set off down Greens Clough to the site of the former Hill Top Colliery. After negotiating a broken down fence (a short cut) we ascended again to the summit of Heald Moor.
Our way was clear to Thieveley Pike ahead and although not obstructed by cattle, was very boggy after all the rain lately, but negotiated by all without too much difficulty.
Passing the waymarker for The Limers Gate, we reached the summit of Thieveley Pike and it’s trig point, which at 1473 feet is the highest point in the Borough of Burnley, a former beacon site and a bronze age burial site. Views were restricted today, so no three peaks, but we could still see as far as Parlick and Fairsnape.
Following the muddy former tramway down we did encounter some cattle. These are usually very placid, but to be on the safe side we diverted to avoid them. After passing the former pit head and the infrastructure installed to remediate the pollution from The Deerplay Colliery, we had our break in the yard on some convenient rocks.
Descending to Old Clough we passed through Heald Town and down to Scar End. Heading upwards again through the deer field we joined the old road which we followed back to Sharneyford.
Thanks to all who attended and Judy for Photos
Write up – Alex Pics – Judy
Distance – 6.25 miles Ascent – around 1,000 feet 2.4 m/h – moving average
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A great walk Thanks Alex
The snowball had me pfooled for a while, but I liked the chicken.
A lovely walk on a lovely sunny, if windy day. Thanks Alex, your walks are always informative ?