Sunday 25th September
A short morning ride, before meeting Jack, a friend of Harry’s from Leeds days. Only about 6 miles, but with around 470 feet of climbing.
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| the ford |
Harry suggested riding along the minor road down towards Glutton Bridge, then following a track towards Hollinsclough - mentioned as a possible walk by our neighbour, Margaret. The track was quite rough, but rideable. When we arrived at the ford Harry rode through, hit a stone and ended up with wet feet. I took my shoes and socks off and pushed the bike through. As i sat there drying my feet, a group of walkers we had passed earlier came by. They walked over the footbridge which we hadn’t spotted!
The stone covered track, joined a small road into Hollinsclough, onward and upward to Longnor, down to Crowdecote, and up again to Earl Sterndale. About 6 miles in all, and only one short pause on the hill back to base.
Note for future ref:
To explore on foot - Washgate Lane/ Tenterhills - pack horse bridge on track from Booth Farm to Hollinsclough.
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