Synopsis: |
Guide to day walks in the West Pennine Moors, the wide open country between Blackburn, Darwen, Chorley and Bolton in the heart of northern England. This countryside is home to some of the most inspiring and exhilarating walking country. The West Pennine Moors cover over 80 square miles, all of it easily accessible for day walking. The variety and vibrancy of the landscape is evident everywhere - through colourful meadows and ancient woodland, across rugged moorland dissected by wooded valleys and beside the many rivers and reservoirs. Rich in heritage, the area is also dotted with historic houses and monuments and many reminders of the industrial revolution. This guidebook describes 30 walks from short, easy rambles to challenging hikes, with lots of information on local history and geology explained along the way and all routes clearly illustrated with OS map extracts and colour photographs. |