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A Fringe walk round Edinburgh |
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By englishwalks on
Friday, August 11, 2006
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If you’re in Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival (and many people like us, go there for just a brief day or two) you may find yourself with very little time to look around Edinburgh AND go to shows as well. Here is a walk that takes in a brisk walk and takes you to some great places in a short time
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A walk round the Warren at Hay on Wye |
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By englishwalks on
Sunday, July 30, 2006
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Hay on Wye is an excellent place for a pleasant stroll especially when you’ve been looking at the bookshops all morning and want a change. If you go up Castle Street, just past the Wine Cellar Pub you will find a small entryway through the buildings leading down the hill. This is signposted to “The Warren – 5km” and if you walk down the hill you will find a veritable warren of paths
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Amazing wildlife walk – a circular walk round Ball Grove, Winewall |
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By englishwalks on
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
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Whether you want a walk of 4-5 miles or a 2 mile stroll, you can fit them in round Ball Grove’s paths. This area is an example of inspired urban landscape reclamation. This walk is based around what was the site of one of the largest tanneries in Europe – built at the edge of the town because of the smell, no doubt, and now is just a wonderful wild-life haven. The old tannery pond is now an amazing wetland habitat and there are picnic areas and a adventure-playground type children’s play area. Good for the family.
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An easy family walk – Higherford to the Water Meetings |
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By englishwalks on
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
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You can get to Higherford from Gisburn, or from Colne or Nelson – its easy to get to off the M65. From Nelson go past Nelson & Colne College and over the bridge through Barrowford. At the George and Dragon (Toll House on the other side of the road) turn right over the bridge and turn immediately left and park in the Heritage Centre Car Park (have a meal or drink in the Heritage Centre when you come back).
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Walk from Wycollar up the Pendle Way |
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By englishwalks on
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
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Wycollar, made famous by the ruins of Wycollar Hall and a link with Charlotte Bronte, is a wonderful place to start a walk. You can reach Wycollar from Colne – take the road to Laneshaw Bridge and turn right and then left at Winewall
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A short canalside walk through Burnley |
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By englishwalks on
Sunday, May 28, 2006
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The Leeds and Liverpool canal has some interesting stretches, and the walk through Burnley town and back is a gentle and pleasant afternoon’s walk. Park your car at Barden Mill car park (get back before it closes and have excellent refreshments in the Tea Rooms – and buy some bargains – a well –rounded afternoon).
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Some pointers on the etiquette of hiking |
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By englishwalks on
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
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Hiking is a recreational experience. As such, hikers expect it to be pleasant. Sometimes hikers can interfere with each others' enjoyment, or the enjoyment of other users of the land. Such interference can be minimized by hikers who follow good etiquette.
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Ramblers' Association |
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By englishwalks on
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
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The Ramblers' Association is the largest organisation in the British Isles to look after the interests of walkers (or ramblers) in Britain. It is a registered charity with 139,000 members
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A childhood walk to Roseberry Topping near Middlesborough, North Yorkshire |
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By englishwalks on
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
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A lovely beginners walk for children – I was taken by a neighbour of my aunt’s when she lived in Marton, near Middlesborough. You can’t miss Roseberry Topping –it’s the only hill in the area, rising like a little pimple from the flat land around it. Its not very high, but is enough challenge for young children or those out of condition folks that want to build up their stamina.
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