~Pendle Hill~
31st May 2011
Barley
Scroll down for photos and a description of the walk....
Pendle Hill
April was predominantly dry, if a little windy at times. In Northern England, May has been consistently wet and windy. I've waited more than three weeks for a chance to climb Pendle Hill, but here was the chance and not one to miss. 19:50hrs departure from Barley - roadside, as the car park is said to be closed and locked from 21:00hrs.
Lower Ogden Reservoir
The surface ripples tell the story of the breeze. Lower than last time, but not a cause for concern, because .....
Upper Ogden Reservoir
.... Upper Ogden Reservoir is full and overflowing, very different from last time I looked.
Sheep
Ogden Clough
Boar Clough
Boar Clough was dry last time I walked up this way. The sky was alive with twittering birds and this one was having a rest.
Skylark, perhaps
Sunset on Pendle
Ample reward for this evening walker. A greater reward was the solitude on offer up here.
Pendle Sunset
Fading Light over Barley
I returned to the car at 21:45hrs.
Walkers: Just Me
Time taken: 1hr 54 mins. over a distance of about 4 miles.
Route: Barley Village, Ogden Clough, Boar Clough, The Summit, Steps, over the fields of Barley to Barley Village.
Weather and conditions: Sunny and a cool breeze.
Greetings Count: Very few, one lady in Ogden Clough and two runners on the ascent of the steps, mad fools!
Take me back to the start ....