A walk closer to home, Rossendale in Lancashire. 

Haslingden Grane to Ramsbottom via Ogden Reservoirs, Bull Hill & Peel Tower 12miles 1600ft

Setting off from the layby on the Haslingden Grane road as the sun rose over Rossendale 

Looking down the valley to Calf Hey reservoir

The first half of my route was following the Rossendale Way

Calf Hey & Ogden reservoirs

Continuing on the Rossendale Way heading for Bull Hill

Passing through these woods I saw, like last week, a pair of Roe Deer but unfortunately they were too quick for me to photograph!

The paths were extremely well signposted

A nice seat in woods to take a break!

Bull Hill summit trig point with the war memorial poem 'We will remember them'

A nice gentle stroll across the summit in warm sunshine....

....with a view to Pendle Hill

Now that's cheating!

Arriving at Peel Tower above Ramsbottom with Manchester skyline behind 

The tower was erected in memory of Sir Robert Peel MP for Bury and Rossendale. He started the first police force known colloquially as 'Peelers'

A bench fit for Meanderthals perhaps? overlooking Ramsbottom

Finally waiting for my lift back to the car by one of the sculptures on the river Irwell Sculpture Trail in the centre of Ramsbottom

A great walk on a perfect February day just half an hour from home for a change!