Parbold and District Ramblers - walk
Nov 7, 2021 at 09:00
Parbold and District Ramblers
Sunday 7th November
Countryside walk along the river Wyre
Description of the walk
A leisurely walk in the Fylde that starts at the Pheasants Wood Fisheries and goes along country lanes, across fields and by the banks of the river Wyre. The walk is approximately 5 miles long and takes about 2 ½ hours .
The terrain is flat and mostly goes along footpaths, but the lanes and fields get muddy when wet so it is best to wear stout boots and have a stick. There are also quite a few stiles!
Directions, Map Ref / Starting Point, Car Parking
The journey is 33 miles and approximately 50 minutes. Meet at Parbold shops at 9.00 am or make your own way to arrive at Pheasants wood fisheries at 10.00am. The owner /manager was very friendly and is allowing to park there for free.
Pheasants Wood Fisheries Crow Lane Preston PR3 6TP
Head North on M6. Leave Junction 32 for M55 Blackpool /Fleetwood
Take exit 3 A585 Kirkham/Fleetwood
Take 3rd exit towards Fleetwood continue approx. 2.8 miles
Turn right onto Garstang Rd signed A586 M6 North / Lancaster for 1.8 miles
Turn left onto Blackpool Old Rd then left into Cartford Lane and pass the Cartford Arms on your right
Cross the toll road (50p) over the river. Turn left into Rawcliffe Lane and after you pass the sign for Rawcliffe Hall caravan park on your right turn into Crow lane on the right. You will find the fisheries 0.4 miles on your left.
Food & Drink & Facilities
There is the offer bacon barms if we order in advance. They also do an excellent breakfast and coffees (see menu). There is also a bar which serves liquid refreshment after the walk. Toilet inside.
Standard Safety Statement
Most human activities involve some degree of risk, to a greater or lesser degree. Walking in the countryside is no different. The Group’s Safety Policy states that each Member is held responsible for the safety of themselves and others, having been advised by the Leader of the identified risks & hazards on this walk. It is each Member’s responsibility to wear appropriate footwear and clothing, to use a stick if needed, to behave in a responsible manner towards themselves and their companions, and follow the Leader’s instructions during the walk.
Major Risks & Hazards identified
The reconnaissance for this walk has identified the following risks and hazards of which you need to be aware:
- Traffic on country lanes
- River with steep banks
- cows in fields
- some tall stiles
- footbridge over river
Lifts
Important – if you are likely to need a lift on the Sunday morning from Parbold shops meeting point, them let Jimmy Kelly know on 01257-463057 / 07484 801665 so that you are not left behind.
Walk Leader/s & Contact phone numbers
1. Sue Henshall 07901 015534 Lynn Strange 07810 512390