9th February 2008

Today's walk in the Lancashire Pennines: Rawtenstall - Cowpe Lowe - Cowpe Reservoir - Rawtenstall


Cribden Hill and Rawtenstall from the slopes of Cowpe Lowe


path on the escarpment below Cowpe Lowe


massive quarry on the slopes of Cowpe Lowe


Cowpe Lowe summit looking north


looking back at Cowpe Lowe from the east


Cowpe Reservoir from the bridleway below Hailstorm Hill


looking over two reservoirs and across the Irwell Valley


the Irwell Valley seen over Cowpe Reservoir


Cowpe Lowe seen over Cowpe Reservoir


the descent path to Cowpe Reservoir


gasometer beside the River Irwell ..


.. now a rare sight