The FP to Slaidburn is a pleasant stroll firstly through woodland
and pasture and then along the Hodder bank. The path starts
at the road bridge and is well marked. After skirting Dunnow
Hall the track leads on to the sewage works after which the
walker is directed to the river walk. The walk ends at Slaidburn
close to the car park.Turn left and walk into Slaidburn for
the Hark to Bounty Inn.
From
Slaidburn the walker may continue the walk along the Hodder
to Hammerton Hall close to Stocks Reservoir, or continue the
circular route back to Newton.
(a) To continue the walk to Hammerton Hall walk up the Bentham
road from the war memorial. The path starts on the right by
the side of Croasdale Brook at a metal gate. Walk across the
meadow and then follow the stone wall on the left. A track leads
to the crossing of the Hodder at Holmehead Bridge and continues
to Hammerton Hall.
(b) For the return leg of the walk, go by the car park in Slaidburn,
walk over the road bridge and up the steep hill. The FP starts
50 yd further uphill after the road bends sharply to the left.
The path goes uphill and follows the stone wall on the right
to a stone stile at a small metal gate. Over the stile the path
follows the stone wall now on the left, skirts the edge of the
wood, and carries on to the road. Cross the road and walk down
the track to Broadhead Farm.
At
the farm turn immediately right through the farm yard to meet
Easington Brook on the left. Follow the brook along the elevated
bank and bear right at the stile at the confluence. The path
now hugs the brook and ends at a stile which leads on to the
track to Manor House. Continue in front of the house; turn right
over the cattle grid to meet the road at Robinsons Farm. Turn
left at the road and look for the FP sign on the right at the
gate 100 yd after the farm. Newton can now be seen in the distance.
On crossing the field the Hodder comes into view and the path
continues over a stile along a very old farm track. After crossing
the footbridge, carry straight on to meet the Hodder flowing
into Newton (45 min).
