On a beautifully sunny day, Malcolm Chester led a group of ten walkers on a scenic route to Towneley Park. The walk climbed steadily through the remains of Gambleside village before continuing past Compton’s Cross and on to Walk Mill, following sections of the Pennine Bridleway and the Burnley Way, arriving at Towneley Hall for a lunch stop in the parkland.

The return leg offered contrasting scenery, crossing Burnley Golf Club and winding through Dunnockshaw Community Woodland. A steep descent then brought the group back to Crowbridge Reservoir, finishing with a short stroll along the reservoir path back to the car park.