Pendle people are invited to walk the picturesque Pendle Way with me Coun Allan Buck.
Throughout the summer months, he will walk eight sections of the Pendle Way, on different Tuesdays, starting at 1pm.
We have such beautiful and rich countryside right here on our doorsteps and I'd be delighted for as many people as possible to join me in exploring some of it. The whole family is welcome to come on the walks - including dogs, provided they are kept on a lead across farmland and under close control at all other times. I'm sure that everyone who joins in will have a great time.
The walks will take place as follows:
* 17th July - Section one: Barrowford to Barnoldswick (7 miles) starting from Pendle Heritage Centre was completed succesfully.
* 24th July - Section two: Barnoldswick to Earby (5.5 miles) starting from Bancroft Mill.
* 31st July - Section three: Earby to Laneshawbridge (7 miles) starting from the museum of Yorkshire Dales Leadmining .
* 7th August - Section four: Laneshawbridge to Wycoller to Coldwell Activity Centre (formerly Coldwell Inn) (6.5 miles) starting from the Emmott Arms.
* 14th August - Section five: Coldwell Activity Centre to Reedley (4.5 miles) starting from the Coldwell Activity Centre.
* 21st August - Section six: Reedley to Higham to Newchurch (6 miles) starting from the junction of Reedley Road and Robinson Lane .
* 28th August - Section seven: Newchurch to Pendle Hill to Barley (5 miles) starting from the centre of Newchurch.
* 11th September - Section eight: Barley to Barrowford (3.5 miles) starting from the Barley Information Centre.
We will be following the route shown in Pendle Council's "Pendle Way" pack, which can be bought from Barnoldswick Tourist Information Centre (01282 666704), Pendle Tourist Information Centre (01282 661701) and Nelson Town Hall (01282 661655).
Please come well prepared as some parts of the walk may be muddy - and don't forget your waterproof clothing. I'm hoping we've seen the last of the rain for the summer, but if the weather is bad, please phone me on 07966245956 to check if the walk is going ahead.
A bit about me and Pendle
- Allan Buck - past Mayor of Pendle 2007-8
- Hello. I am Councillor Allan Buck, the past Mayor of Pendle Borough Council for 2007/8 (That's Pendle Hill at the back of me, by the way!) Pendle is situated on the borders with Burnley, Ribble Valley and North Yorkshire. It has around 98000 inhabitants living in Nelson, Colne, Brierfield, Barnoldswick, Barrowford, Earby and lots of villages. I live in Barnoldswick (known locally as Barlick). For 18 years I have been a Pendle councillor, the last 5 for Coates Ward in my home town. I have been active in local community work since the 1970's. Amongst other things, I enjoy walking and last year we perambulated the Pendle Way - 45 miles of spectacular countryside. We enjoyed it so much that we turned round and walked it the other way! I suggest that you get out and see for yourself the wonderful scenery that we have here in Pendle. During my year of office The Mayoress was my sister, Barbara Mitchell and our chosen charities were; West Craven First Responders, Rainbows Special Needs Therapy Nursery and Burnley & Pendle Befriending Scheme - Crisis Relief Fund to which we contributed £16500 at the end of the year.