£4.00 – £7.00
How did the celebrated spiritual leader of India end up spending the night in a farmhouse in the old West Riding of Yorkshire? This walk links the villages of Grindleton and West Bradford and tells the intriguing tale of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to the North of England in 1931. We follow field paths and explore riverside and woodland to view Heys Farm, the former workers’ guest house where Gandhi stayed, at the invitation of Darwen mill owner, Percy Davies. There are good views of Pendle Hill throughout the walk.
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2020
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Roadside parking by the Buck Inn (closed) in the centre of Grindleton village. Postcode: BB7 4QR
Walk Distance: 5.5 miles (approximately 3 hours)
Walk Details:
This walk includes stiles/gates, field paths, lanes and some moderate inclines. Please wear suitable footwear for the time of year – walking boots are essential!
Bring a packed lunch!
Dogs on leads are welcome!
Price:
Adults £7.00
Children (under 16) £4.00
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The ultimate Alfred Wainwright pilgrimage - a long distance walk linking the fell walker's place of birth with his final resting place.
Wainwright's Way, by Nick Burton, is a book for those who love Wainwright, walking, history and the north of England.
Visit the Wainwright's Way Facebook page to find out advice if you are planning to walk the route, including where to stay and public transport links.
View the gallery to see the spectacular landscapes you will pass on route between Blackburn and Buttermere.
ISBN: 978-0-7112-3321-8
