ANGLEZARKE Amble - Spring in all it's Majesty!

Relax, and join me virtually as we amble around the trails surrounding Anglezarke Reservoir in Lancashire. It's spring and the daffodils are nodding and the sun is attempting to dry out all the mud! So let's complete the Anglezarke Reservoir circular walk.

We start our walk at the Anglezarke Quarry (although the official title is Leicester Mills Quarry) and view the potential rock climbing route and spot a few birds. We then head north alongside the shores of Anglezarke before deciding to circuit Higher Bullough Reservoir. This reservoir is the smallest in the region but is often used by dog walkers and we do engage in a discussion with a dog owner as the dog enjoys fetching sticks for our attention.

To optimise the viewing opportunity I take you back to part of the trail that is an alternative route which religiously hugs the shoreline of Anglezarke. This is part of the Anglezarke Trail woodland walk, which we enjoy and share the moment with another dog waiting to be through a kissing gate.

Next we escape the woods to be in open fields that provide panoramic views of the reservoir and we therefore take opportunity to rest, as we observe, this is a common place for people to picnic their lunch stop. Having recuperated, we then enter into a wooded area again and this time we are challenged by copious volumes of mud. However, we have the chance to discover a tumbling stream and witness the 'thumbs up for the ducks' moment.

We then find ourselves at the northern end of the reservoir where we can view Watermans Cottage which was built at the same time as the reservoir. We stay on this minor road for no more than half a mile to discover the very old Cliffs Farm of 1698. Here we turn left onto Heapey Fold Lane. We are aware that this was once a Roman road and a clue is in the straightness depicted on the map. Now we move onto Charnock Backs Lane but we must try to keep the reservoir in view so eventually we climb a metal style to gain access to a field. The path leads over the meadow to eventually lead us to the dam wall and bridge at the southern end of the reservoir.

Having rested on the dam wall we continue the journey to Yarrow overflow which provides a magnificent waterfall which we have time to view before ending our journey at the car park near the quarry.

The walk is over five miles long with roughly 600 feet of ascent. The OS map of the West Pennine Moors will help to keep you on track. Also, a combination of this description and watching the video will greatly enhance the possibility of achieving the walk of your desire. Underfoot conditions are generally good most of the year, but following persistent rain the areas shown on the video do tend to get easily muddy.

If you enjoy the great outdoors (hiking, walking, running, dog walking) and also, appreciate the views of the countryside with a curiosity as to the development and history of the structures within the landscape, this video is for you.

This video may help you discover a new route however, the route described above and the content of the video will only provide an insight but you should use the appropriate OS map for final detail. However, if you need further help please don't be afraid to use the comments section of this video and I will attempt to help where possible.

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