Friday 13 September 2024 - The Pennine Bridleway Around Waterfoot

Some parts of the Pennine Bridleway are more attractive than others! This 2.5km section from BRGS, where we were allocated to pick up grandson Jacob from school, was the best we could find today. It runs alongside the infant River Irwell and at one point passes through a factory.

The walk took us down to Waterfoot, and beyond the war memorial, returning the same way past a couple of giant winnebago vehicles. How do they fit on our roads?! A pleasant enough outing whilst we waited for school chuck out time. 

This is where we joined the Pennine Bridleway before heading downstream behind the photographer. The route upstream takes you up through the tunnel above Sue's head, towards Bacup. We have done the whole route in the past with the grandchildren. (See here.)