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L a n c a s h i r e W a l k s Nicky Nook With its cheeky name this delightful fell overlooking the M6 at Scorton has been a popular viewpoint for generations of Sunday strollers from Preston, Lancaster and Blackpool. Though not particularly high at 215m, its location, between the Bowland Fells and the wide expanse of the Fylde, makes it a superb platform reached with comparatively little effort. Add to this lovely Grizedale and you have all the ingredients of a most satisfying walk. Start: The route described starts from Scorton but can be accessed from Grizedale Bridge on Harrisend Fell Road To reach Scorton from Junction 33 M6, turn left on A6. In just under 3 miles turn left into Station Road following signs for Scorton. The village will be reached in less than a mile. If approaching from the south (Picjunction 33) turn right from the A6 1k after the traffic lights at Garstang turn onto Gubberford Lane which leads into the village. To reach Harrisend Fell Road from junction 33 M6, turn left south on A6 towards Garstang. Take second road on left. 1k along lane turn left under railway bridge and follow road around. At next junction go straight ahead. Turn next left. Cross M6 motorway. In just over 1k turn right in front of the Fleece. Keep on this road for 3k (Pic2 miles) climbing onto the open fell road across a cattle grid. Continue along the road for a mile to reach Grizedale Bridge with a small car parking area on the right by an information board. Distance: 6 Km or 4 miles Ascent: 200m Time: 1½ - 2 hours Terrain: The route begins with a steep climb to the summit, followed by a sharp descent into Grizedale. A broad well made track takes you back to the edge of the village. Map: OL 41 Forest of Bowland 1. Scorton to Nicky Nook Summit (1½ miles or 2 Km: 30-40 minutes) Setting out from Scorton the walker has a choice between climbing the fell first and descending into Grizedale or aiming for Grizedale and then climbing the fell. Here we describe the first option in that it has the merit of simplicity that may appeal to the first time visitor. From the centre of the village walk up Snow Hill Lane which rises steeply past the war memorial and catholic church to cross the motorway. Follow the lane as it enters woodland to bend left then right to reach a junction with Higher Lane. Bear left across the junction to a stile and footpath sign pointing up the fellside. (Pic1) The path leads up through gorse to a wide broad fellside track with a tree lined tarn to the left. (Pic2) From here a broad grassy track will take you to the summit. (Pic3) Now you can enjoy the view. The Fylde is at your feet and westwards you will have no difficulty in identifying Blackpool Tower. To the north-west the wide expanse of Morecambe Bay will no doubt impress you. 2. Nicky Nook to Scorton (2½ miles or 3.7 Km: 1 hour) Two tracks lead away from the summit. The one to the left leading north eastwards will place you a track after 10-12 minutes of descent. On reaching it turn right into woodland and follow the bridleway as it edges along Grizedale Reservoir. (Pic4) This leg will add 20-25 minutes to the time. However, a more direct descent to the reservoir is achieved by taking the footpath to the right. This soon drops steeply through bracken to meet the bridleway. At the junction turn right. Grizedale is a lovely valley anytime of the year. In spring it is bedecked with bluebells. However, a visit in autumn can be even more rewarding. (Pic5 & 6) Walk along the broad well made track for the best part of a mile (1.6 Km) On reaching the next junction of tracks by a footbridge turn right. (Pic7) The footpath leads up to Higher Lane. (Pic 8) Keep ahead and after passing Slean End on the left, cross a stile on the left (Pic 9) to diagonally cross a pasture to reach another stile. (Pic10) After this aim to the left of a brick outbuilding and onto Tithe Barn Lane. (Pic11) Turn left and follow the lane (Pic12) into the village. Turn right at the bowling club. (Pic13 & 14) From Grizedale Bridge. Adding 2 miles or 3 Km (45mins) to route described. A clear gravel path leads from the car park (Pic15) and soon enters woodland (Pic16) leading around an arm of the reservoir. Numerous boardwalks help to negotiate the muddy sections. After 20 – 25 mins you will arrive at a junction with the bridleway. (Pic6)
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With its cheeky name this delightful fell overlooking the M6 at Scorton has been a popular viewpoint for generations of Sundaystrollers from Preston, Lancaster and Blackpool. Though not particularly high at 215m, its location, between the Bowland Fellsand the wide expanse of the Fylde, makes it a superb platform reached with comparatively little effort. Add to this lovely Grizedaleand you have all the ingredients of a most satisfying walk.
Start: The route described starts from Scorton but can be accessed from Grizedale Bridge on Harrisend Fell Road To reachScorton from Junction 33 M6, turn left on A6. In just under 3 miles turn left into Station Road following signs for Scorton. Thevillage will be reached in less than a mile. If approaching from the south (Picjunction 33) turn right from the A6 1k after the trafficlights at Garstang turn onto Gubberford Lane which leads into the village.
To reach Harrisend Fell Road from junction 33 M6, turn left south on A6 towards Garstang. Take second road on left. 1k alonglane turn left under railway bridge and follow road around. At next junction go straight ahead. Turn next left. Cross M6 motorway.In just over 1k turn right in front of the Fleece. Keep on this road for 3k (Pic2 miles) climbing onto the open fell road across a cattlegrid. Continue along the road for a mile to reach Grizedale Bridge with a small car parking area on the right by an informationboard.
Distance: 6 Km or 4 miles
Ascent: 200m
Time: 1½ - 2 hours
Terrain: The route begins with a steep climb to the summit, followed by a sharp descent into Grizedale. A broad well made tracktakes you back to the edge of the village.Map: OL 41 Forest of Bowland
1. Scorton to Nicky Nook Summit (1½ miles or 2 Km: 30-40 minutes) Setting out from Scorton the walker has a choice betweenclimbing the fell first and descending into Grizedale or aiming for Grizedale and then climbing the fell. Here we describe the firstoption in that it has the merit of simplicity that may appeal to the first time visitor. From the centre of the village walk up Snow HillLane which rises steeply past the war memorial and catholic church to cross the motorway. Follow the lane as it enters woodland tobend left then right to reach a junction with Higher Lane. Bear left across the junction to a stile and footpath sign pointing up thefellside. (Pic1) The path leads up through gorse to a wide broad fellside track with a tree lined tarn to the left. (Pic2) From here abroad grassy track will take you to the summit. (Pic3) Now you can enjoy the view. The Fylde is at your feet and westwards youwill have no difficulty in identifying Blackpool Tower. To the north-west the wide expanse of Morecambe Bay will no doubtimpress you.
2. Nicky Nook to Scorton (2½ miles or 3.7 Km: 1 hour)
Two tracks lead away from the summit. The one to the left leading north eastwards will place you a track after 10-12 minutes ofdescent. On reaching it turn right into woodland and follow the bridleway as it edges along Grizedale Reservoir. (Pic4) This legwill add 20-25 minutes to the time. However, a more direct descent to the reservoir is achieved by taking the footpath to the right.This soon drops steeply through bracken to meet the bridleway. At the junction turn right. Grizedale is a lovely valley anytime ofthe year. In spring it is bedecked with bluebells. However, a visit in autumn can be even more rewarding. (Pic5 & 6) Walk alongthe broad well made track for the best part of a mile (1.6 Km) On reaching the next junction of tracks by a footbridge turn right.(Pic7) The footpath leads up to Higher Lane. (Pic 8) Keep ahead and after passing Slean End on the left, cross a stile on the left(Pic 9) to diagonally cross a pasture to reach another stile. (Pic10) After this aim to the left of a brick outbuilding and onto TitheBarn Lane. (Pic11) Turn left and follow the lane (Pic12) into the village. Turn right at the bowling club. (Pic13 & 14)
From Grizedale Bridge. Adding 2 miles or 3 Km (45mins) to route described. A clear gravel path leads from the car park (Pic15)and soon enters woodland (Pic16) leading around an arm of the reservoir. Numerous boardwalks help to negotiate the muddysections. After 20 – 25 mins you will arrive at a junction with the bridleway. (Pic6)
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