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Parked up on the pay and display car park at Edisford Bridge.

Crossing over the road we followed the Ribble Way footpath, which passed between the two leisure centres. The path then descended towards the river.

A pleasant walk alongside the river,brought us to a path which passed behind a row of houses with well maintained gardens. This path eventually ran out and we had to double back by road before climbing up hill and continuing along a parallel road in our intended direction. The road became a track, taking us passed some allotments and stables, before rejoining the river again.

After passing Waddow Hall, which can be seen in the background,
we came to this tempting tree. So called because I was reliably informed, that on a previous walk, Paddy was tempted to perform a daring feat. But he couldn't be persuaded to repeat it on this occasion.

Perhaps it's just as well. He's not as young and reckless as he used to be.

Arriving at Brungerley Bridge, we leave the river by some unusual steps, up to Waddington Rd. Turning right we walked up the road for approx 100 yds before crossing over and entering Clitheroe sculpter park.

Will someone please stand that cone up?

Our visit here was only transitory, while we made use of some seating to have our morning brew.

Leaving the park behind we head back to Waddington Rd where we turned left to continue in urban mode into the town, passing many of Clitheroe's most imposing buildings and places of historical interest.

Here we are making use of some more seating, in the grounds of St Mary Magdelenes Parish Church.
Thought that Gargoyles were meant to be at roof level !
(Sorry Danny couldn't resist. JW) 

This old well is situated close to Clitheroe Royal Grammer School.

In Wellgate, outside The Dog pub is another ancient well.

The Keystreet pub on Lowergate, a popular music venue.

Again, on Lowergate is this church. A nicelely proportioned church, with some beautiful stained glass windows.

Up to the top of Lowergate, turn sharp right and you arrive at the castle entrance. A steep climb up the driveway brings you to the main entrance, above which is the cafe.

The castle cafe was nice and warm and the coffee very welcome.
Thanks Martin.

The war memorial soldier looks down over the town. Pendle Hill
rises up in the background

Immediately before reaching the castle keep, we turned left through this archway and were treated to a lovely panoramic view of the opposite side of the valley

Heading down from the castle to the park below.

Crossing the bowling green we emerged onto Woone Lane. Resisting the urge to enter the Bowland Brewery, we continued  right along Woone Lane for about half a mile, before the road changed to a track, leading out into the country.

Before long we had rejoined the Ribble Way.

The river soon brought us back to Edisford Bridge.

The fence behind Mike, is the enclosure for a childrens railway, but it was not running on this day.

Edisford Bridge.

Back at the cars, Martin treated us once again to his refreshing shandy.

The end of a very interesting walk.
D.K.