Sunday 20th September – Barley and The Clarion
On Sunday, 20th September, Gill (07791 086395) and Tom will lead a 6.5 mile Grade 2/3 walk from Barley. Starting from the car park (SD823403; N53°51?31” (N53.858618), W02°16?14” (W2.270590); What3words hardly.doll.incorrect; nearest postcode BB12 9JX) at 10 a.m. we will head north east past the Black Moss reservoirs and onto Stang Top Moor from where we will drop down to Roughlee. A short section of road past the Alice Nutter statue will then bring us to a rise up to Noggarth Cottage from where we will go back down to Clarion House for a...
read moreSaturday 19th September – pub walk from Owd Betts
On Saturday 19th September, Josie (07517 342495) will lead an easy 2 hour Grade 1 pub walk from Owd Betts, Edenfield Road, Rochdale OL12 7TY, with under 400ft of ascent. The walk will start at 10.30 from the parking spaces opposite the pub. The walk is mainly off road on grassy, some rough paths with no tracks, and a little road walking. We will pass the old ruins and head on down to Buckhurst and then return across the fell side to the Ashworth reservoir. The walk will finish by 12.30 or so, after which those who wish can retire to the pub...
read moreWednesday 16th September – Water,Woods & Weavers , Bradshaw Meadows
On Wednesday 16th September, David (07831 196763) will lead a 11-mile grade 3 walk from Bradshaw Meadows. The walk will visit Jumbles, Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs with the opportunity for an ice cream on the return leg. The walk will commence at 10.00.am from the dual carriageway on Bradshaw Meadows (off Bradshaw Rd) What3Words jaws.ducks.riding – red pin on map below. Postcode BL2 4NA gets you in the area. SD 73590 12692. 53.610109 , -2.40065. 53°36?36?N , 002°24?02?W. This walk is free, but after 3 walks with us you...
read moreWayne’s next challenge – 16th September
On September 16th, 2026, Wayne will be climbing Scafell Pike to support the Stroke Association. As many of you know, Wayne had a stroke two and a half years ago. Since February, with the help of his friends at the Ramblers, he has been working hard to regain his fitness and mental health. Wayne completed Snowdon in April for a different cause, and now it’s time for his next challenge. Wayne hopes you can support him and this great cause. If anyone wants to join him on this journey, you’re more than welcome. You can see how to...
read moreFriday 18th September – “Alchemy Live”, celebrating the music of Dire Straits
On Friday 18th September Alchemy Live, celebrating the music of Dire Straits, will be performing, at 7.30 pm, at St Thomas Musbury, Helmshore Road, Helmshore, BB44RJ. The most exciting and authentic celebration of Dire Straits.No dressing up, no backing tracks, just the beautiful music of Dire Straits played with love. Alchemy Live If you are interested in attending please contact Sue German, sue.German52@outlook.com, as soon as possible as it is anticipated ticket will sell quickly.
read moreICE Discs, updates and new issues
As you all know all members should have with them an ICE (In case of emergency) disc on all organised Ramblers walks. These discs have been in use for almost two years now and as with everything in life we need to update them if required. This would include medication changes and contact details if they have changed. The costs of all discs is covered by Rossendale Ramblers. If you do not have or need to update your existing disc please contact Dave Hodgson with the relevant details If you do not have a disc yet the details required are;...
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