Forest of Bowland from Waddington

Sun just pecking out from behind the clouds

Pendle Hill from Clitheroe

Wherever you are in Clitheroe,you are not far from seeing the overhanging presence of Pendle Hill.

Stukely described it as a" vast black mountain which is the morning weather glass of the country people."

Camden-"an infallible prognostick of rain when the top of it is black and cloudy."

Clitheroe Town

The Town of Clitheroe would surley win awards for the most beautiful small town in England, if only they would ban traffic from the centre.Overlooked by the ruins of its castle I particually like the one off shops.

On the window of the butchers the sign "Our Sausages contain no slurry,

slurp or goo,only real meat"

Edisford Bridge

Edisford Bridge just a short stroll from the centre of Clitheroe dates back to 1339.The site was th scenr of a famous battle in 1138 when Scottish forces under King David defeated the English Norman army under De Macy.Although defeated the town of Clitheroe remained in English hands and the Scots returned north.

Ribble at Great Mitton

The Bridge over the Ribble at Mitton is said to be the oldest crossing point on the River.

In the background is the omnious presence of Pendle Hill

All Hallow's Church Great Mitton

The Church at Great Mitton dates back to the 1200's and was the Parish church of the Shirebourne family who lived close by at Stonyhurst.

Village of Dunsop Bridge

Depending on how you calculate it,the village of Dunsop Bridge in the heart of the Forest of Bowland is the centre of the Uk.British Telecom celebrated by putting its 100,000 phone box on its village green.However depending on how you calculate it,the centre lies 7km north at a place called Whitendale Hanging Stones.

Wherever the centre lies,it doesn't detract from the fact that the village with the River Dunsop running thru it is one of the prettiest.