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Overview

A short leisurely stroll through Popples Common and into the beautiful woodland of Hardcastle Crags. Coffee and toilets are available at Gibson Mill and we will then make our way back to the ancient hamlet of Slack through the wintry landscape.

Saturday, 6 January 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 97783 28667
Nearest postcode:
HX7 7HA
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Meet outside the disused Heptonstall Baptist Cemetery in the village of Slack on Slack Road. Roadside parking available.

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