Local Life - St Helens - June 2019
St Helens' FREE local lifestyle magazine.
St Helens' FREE local lifestyle magazine.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
46<br />
Singing<br />
Portrayed as one of the most iconic artworks in<br />
Lancashire, the Singing Ringing Tree, high on the moors<br />
above Burnley, is one of four local Panopticons and<br />
consists of a unique musical sculpture in the form of<br />
a wind-blown tree. The Tree, along with the attraction<br />
of reaching the summit of Thieveley Pike, makes for<br />
an enjoyable though challenging 5½ mile hike with<br />
wonderful views.<br />
The starting point of the walk is the car park near<br />
the Singing Ringing Tree and the nearest postcode<br />
is BB11 3RT. Follow the single track from the car park<br />
to the clearly visible sculpture in the distance and<br />
once you’ve done the ubiquitous selfies, head past<br />
the sculpture and over the stile. Before you reach the<br />
next dry-stone wall boundary, look to the left for the<br />
pathway winding through moorland and pick up the<br />
trail downhill.<br />
Ringing<br />
Tree by Chris Pearce<br />
Turn right, cross over and look out for the footpath<br />
sign on the left. Take the steps downhill and stay on<br />
the left-hand side of the brook for a few steps, and<br />
then cross the brook and follow the downhill path<br />
towards Dyneley Farm. Go down the stone steps to<br />
the track and turn right.<br />
Follow the path, meandering gently downhill and<br />
passing straight through <strong>St</strong>one House Fold, still<br />
heading towards the wind turbines in the distance<br />
until the next farm appears: Scout Farm. Walk along<br />
Clamber over the loose stone<br />
entrance to the next field and follow<br />
the left-hand perimeter of that<br />
rough field as much as you are able.<br />
Navigate your way round the left of the<br />
hollow and carry on downhill towards the steel bar<br />
gate next to the cottage. Go through the gate and<br />
follow the extremely steep driveway to its conclusion<br />
with the main Bacup Road (A671) by Heyne Farm.<br />
Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the walk<br />
is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or<br />
damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.