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1st July 2012 - Longridge Fell

Walk Details

​Distance walked: 5.1 miles

Total ascent: 752 ft

OS map used: OL41- Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale

Time taken: 2.5 hrs

Route description: Kemple End-tracks through forest-Spire Hill-tracks through forest-Kemple End

A simple walk through the forests to the summit of Longridge Fell and back.

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The view from the lay-by at the start of the walk across to Pendle Hill and the Ribble valley. It's showing signs of brightening up.
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The start of the track into the forest
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The view from the view point above Walker Fold. Worth a visit and there are a couple of log seats to sit on and enjoy the view.
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Following a track through the forest to the summit
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On Spire Hill, the summit of Longridge Fell and a view up the Hodder valley
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Parlick, Fair Snape Fell and Totridge
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In the distance, Penyghent and Fountains Fell in the Yorkshire Dales
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The view from the top of the slope across to Beacon Fell, Parlick and Fair Snape Fell
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and the Hodder valley
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Panorama across the valley
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Beacon Fell, Parlick and Fair Snape Fell
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Easington Fell behind the trig point
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A much brighter end to the walk for the view across to Pendle Hill and the Ribble valley
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