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Grange over Sands Group

We are the Grange over Sands Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting at Barbon Village Hall car park (donations please) the walk crosses a number of fields using gates and stiles before ascending steeply on a minor road and track to Brownthwaite Pike. The road is rejoined to pass Bull Pot farm and then bridleways used to return to Barbon via Barbondale.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
487.7m / 1600ft
Type:
circular

The initial fields have a couple of stiles to cross and probably contain farm animals so dogs must be on a short lead.

To join this walk please contact the walk leader, Thomas Towers prior to 8pm on 28/10/25

thomastowers@hotmail.com

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 62799 82401
Nearest postcode:
LA6 2LL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Starting at Barbon Village Hall car park (donations please)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking