23 mile Walk - Peelers' Orphans

Note 08.30 start. Meet Burrs Country Park, Woodhill Rd, Bury, BL8 1DA. Ignore first car park on the right and continue on cobbles to the chimney and mousetrap. The Bury Scouts Peelers' Hike Event is sadly no more, but lives on for East Lancs.
Please do not expect too brisk a pace, but do expect an original Peelers badge if you want one, kindly provided by scout organisers Paul and Sue.
2300 ft ascent. Burrs Country Park, Elton Reservoir, Affetside, Peel Tower, over Holcombe Moor via Bull Hill to Helmshore and returning down the Irwell Valley via Irwell Vale and Summerseat.
Please give thought to the clothing and footwear necessary for adverse weather or ground conditions, and carry enough water and food for the day.
The leader will not see comments on Meetup, please contact Nick Halford Tel: 07306 531990
[nickhalford@virginmedia.com](mailto:nickhalford@virginmedia.com)
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