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Walk Reports 2026

Snowdrop Walk from Whalley

  • Walk Date: 2026-02-22
  • Walk Distance: 10.5 miles
  • Walk Grade: Moderate
  • Walk Leader: Barbara Shelton
  • Number of Walkers: 10
  • Weather Conditions: Dry, Windy, Sunny, Muddy

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Starting from Spring Wood car park, a group of ten walkers set out on a 10.5‑mile scenic walk around the Whalley area. The route wound through Nab Wood and Dean Wood before skirting Dean Clough Reservoir and climbing up towards Black Hill, offering plenty of variety along the way. The final stretch brought the group into Whalley via the Abbey, where a brief stop allowed time to admire the snowdrops in bloom.

Although the walk included several moderately steep ascents and the paths were muddy underfoot, the sunny, dry weather made for excellent visibility and rewarding views across the surrounding countryside.