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WorsthorneBlackshaw Head

Worbla two
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By RGW on 31 May 2024


Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

421m

Descent

287m

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Slightly updated version of WorBla 1 taking a clearer path across Black Moor and a slightly shorter route at the Blackshaw Head end which includes the New Delight Inn at Jack Bridge which would actually make a better node than the current one

Slightly updated version of WorBla 1 taking a clearer path across Black Moor and a slightly shorter route at the Blackshaw Head end which includes the New Delight Inn at Jack Bridge which would actually make a better node than the current one

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Worsthorne
Grid Ref SD8756032395
Lat / Lon 53.78774° / -2.19030°
Easting / Northing 387,560E / 432,395N
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Blackshaw Head
Grid Ref SD959276
Lat / Lon 53.74508° / -2.06357°
Easting / Northing 395,905E / 427,635N
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RGW

31 May 2024 Spring

This is an excellent walk with beautiful moorland views. It mainly follows the Pennine Bridleway which means it is predominantly on good paths or tracks and there is little difficulty with route-finding. The descent from Gorple Stones to Gorple Upper Reservoir is on a rougher path and was wet in places.

This walk is accessible by bus at both ends or can be extended to make a longer walk between Burnley and Hebden Bridge which both have good rail connections.

Note that the New Delight Inn at Jack Bridge makes a better finishing point than the current one at Blackshaw Edge. The pub is good and has its own campsite and a bus stop is outside.


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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

275 m

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