Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i The Great Outdoors

Meet Sam and Matt Humphrey: a couple creating artisan ale in a wild Scottish landscape THE KNOYDART BREWERY is “probably the most remote brewery on mainland Scotland”. That makes co-founders Sam and Matt Humphrey probably the most remote brewers of craft beer and ale in the UK. There is no road access through this landscape, known as The Rough Bounds, and the village of Inverie is accessible only by a two-day hike or small ferry boat over seven miles of sea loch. And these beers aren't available to buy online; so you have to experience the wild place that inspires them as you take your first sip. And it’s better for it, Matt tells The Great Outdoors. Nestled between Loch Nevis and Loch Horne, Sam and Matt craft beers to…

IN THIS pub walk-themed l issue, it felt appropriate to raise a glass to the Real Ale Ramble in Mid Wales’ rolling hills. This annual event is held in the UK’s smallest town – Llanwrtyd Wells – which is famed for its quirky competitions and sporting spectacles including bog snorkelling. If you like your walking events with a pint to celebrate, the Real Ale Ramble is for you. Held in conjunction with the 10-day Mid-Wales Beer Festival, the ramble begins from the Town Square and follows any of two waymarked routes of 12 or 20 miles, or two guided routes of 5 and 8 miles. All four walks offer thirsty ramblers free real ales to sample at the checkpoints. Lindsay Ketteringham of Green Events told TGO, “All walkers know there…

“EYESORES!” thundered my friend, shaking a fist at the wind farm on a hillside in the Scottish borders, “It’s ruined. How could they? To this place!” We had laboured uphill for the view, but for the next 15 minutes he angrily ate his lunch with back turned, an act of protest with a cheese and ham sandwich. Confession time: I actually quite like the sweeping, architectural power of a wind turbine. I find a hillside of them beguiling and quite serene. We scurry below, whilst the mighty ’mills glide steadily on, scything through the ether. Up close, their swooshing feels vast and visceral. Which for me, makes interacting with enormous energy infrastructure strangely similar to my experience of wild upland walking, buffeted and awestruck and alive. I do appreciate that…

Getting there: The most convenient airport for exploring the mountains of the Costa Blanca is Alicante. At the time of writing, several budget airlines operate winter flights from regional airports around the UK including easyJet, jet2.com and Ryanair. Walking guidebooks: Terry Fletcher’s Walking on the Costa Blanca (£14.95, Cicerone) describes 50 mountain walks and scrambles. Maps and navigation: Discovery Walking Guides publishes a 1:40,000 hiking map of the ‘Costa Blanca Mountains’. Walkers should be aware that trail and road signs can be confusing – they might be in Spanish or Valenciano, or a combination of the two. Where to stay: Vivienne and her partner stayed in hotels in Tàrbena, Castell de Castells and Benimaurell, all of which have hotels and guest houses. Other good inland bases for hiking include Guadalest…

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER If you are new to walking, planning your first few forays can be intimidating and full of ‘unknown unknowns’ that can become genuine barriers to getting out there. However, it doesn’t matter how experienced you are; planning well for a day in the hills is the best way to have a great time and stay out of trouble. Solid research is not only important; it’s an enjoyable part of preparation. Choose information sources carefully, for although it’s tempting to head straight to the online ‘hive mind’, there are loads of armchair experts ready to dish out poor advice. Try to keep social media for inspiration, and use trusted sources for hard facts. Look for info about things like about boggy terrain, steep ground, potential river crossings, navigational…

For beginners Apple iPhone (various models) A great way to start out. Whilst you will not be able to print large photos snapped on a smartphone camera, there is a huge amount you can do. Taking photos on your phone is a good way to learn about composition and light before committing to a dedicated camera. Nikon Z50 An extremely lightweight but powerful camera, the Z50 has been widely praised for its ability at a relatively affordable price. This is an ideal choice for people aiming to get more serious about photography. For enthusiasts Sony A6600 A slightly older camera, but the 24.2 megapixel sensor and rapid autofocus make this a great option for photographers wanting to take their photos to the next level. Canon EOS R10 A fast and…

BEST BUY £195 420g (size 12) great all-rounder none of note Materials: shell: 20D Pertex Quantum Air; lining: 20D Atmos Ripstop; fill: Primaloft Gold Active+ 55% recycled Features: helmet-compatible hood, handwarmer pockets, chest pocket, zone insulation (100/80gsm) Sizes: 8-16 Men’s version: yes rab.equipment/uk The Xenair Alpine is understated and functional. If a jacket had a personality, this would be one of those reliable folk that quietly get on with the job whilst less talented characters hog the limelight. It’s hard to find fault with something so well-designed. The insulation depth varies with zoned areas where the insulation is thinner, making this a jacket that is warm but also very breathable, and flexible enough for stop-start cold-weather activities. It’s also warm enough to use as a belay jacket, and breathable enough…

£250 615g (size M) very warm expensive, bulky Materials: shell: 50D stretch ripstop Pertex quantum air; fill: 120gsm stretch Primaloft Gold Active Features: helmet-compatible hood, zipped handwarmer and internal chest pockets, internal drop pocket, under arm vents Sizes: XS-XL Men’s version: yes mountainhardwear.co.uk The Stretch Ozonic takes inspiration from snow sports, with a boxy cut and generous proportions. This, coupled with stretch fabric throughout, provides the freedom of movement favoured by skiers and snowboarders. It’s not the lightest of jackets, but the 120gsm Primaloft Gold Active fill means that it’s extremely warm. There are underarm vents with mesh backing to dump heat and improve breathability if necessary. The hood is really roomy, fits over a helmet and has an adjustable drawcord at the back to ensure that it stays in…

RECOMMENDED £220 315g (L) light, warm, recycled content non-adjustable hood Materials: shell: ripstop nylon; fill: 85% recycled VerticalX SuperStrand polyester Features: stretch rim hood, handwarmer pockets, inner stuff pockets Sizes: S-XXL Women’s version: yes outdoorresearch.com This is a lovely jacket, and my favourite of those tested due to the comfort, warmth and low weight. However, the design isn’t perfect and it is expensive. The hood isn’t adjustable and the fit round my face isn’t snug, so cold winds can blow in and if strong blow the hood half off my head. There’s no chest pocket either, and the handwarmer pockets are cut off by a hip belt. They are still just about usable if you pull the jacket up a little for access. Outdoor Research claims the fill is the…

RECOMMENDED £130 410g (M) low weight, low cost, recycled content non-adjustable hood Materials: shell: recycled 20D, stretch fleece side and underarm panels; fill: 130 grams recycled Polarloft Features: stretch rim hood, handwarmer pockets Sizes: S-XXL Women’s version: yes mountain-equipment.co.uk Mountain Equipment’s new Particle jacket is designed as a “mid-layer or outer layer for use in moderate conditions”. It’s lightweight and packs small, making it ideal for backpacking or carrying in the pack for rest stops. The main shell fabric is windproof, but the fleece side and underarm panels aren’t. The stretch fleece panels mean the Particle can be closefitting without restricting movement. The Medium fits me over a thin base layer but would be tight over a fleece. But then this is really a warm alternative to a fleece. The…

1 Start/Finish Top of Ettrick valley (postcode TD7 5JD) GR: NT189092 You can ignore signpost ‘Ettrick Head Horseshoe’, which is a shorter version omitting Bodesbeck Law. Follow road back down-valley 1km to cross stream; take track on L up to R of stream. Track turns up NE onto Black Knowe Head. Turn L to track bend, then small path NW up Bell Craig. 2 Follow ridgeline fence and quad bike path SW to Bodesbeck Law. Fence down SE, keep R of fence through damp saddle. Follow fence then wall by Point 568m, White Shank, Smidhope Law to Capel Fell. 3 Fence down SE to cross S Upland Way in wide saddle. Keep R of fence up SE then E to Wind Fell. Ridgeline fence NE to Ettrick Pen. 4 Fence…

Bella Falk is a travel photographer, documentary director and writer from London. She writes the multi-award-winning travel blog Passport & Pixels and won Best Photography at the Travel Media Awards 2020. Her work has been published by National Geographic Traveler, BBC Travel and Lonely Planet. The most challenging volcano she’s climbed is Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania, and her dream is to photograph Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. Sophie Carr is a London-based photographer, specialising in images of the Icelandic landscapes and seascapes. She has a particular interest in the geological features of the country, especially the volcanoes, basalt columns and sea stacks, as well as the icy areas of the south-east. Her arresting image of the lava flows of the Fagradalsfjall volcano features in our photography special; check out this 16-page…

Postal address The Editor, The Great Outdoors, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AL. Please include a phone number and postal address. In memory of Mum Antoni Anderson [right] summited his second round of the Munros on the first anniversary of his mother’s passing. In an abridged version of this month’s reader letter, he shares how the mountains have become a place of remembrance and recovery… The first mountain I summited was Ben Nevis, with my dad just before I turned 13. I was wearing a pair of trainers and a jacket tied around my waist with my lunch in a plastic bag. I’m not sure I would approve now! It was the first time I’d seen a 360-degree panorama like that. Mum sat…

Congratulations to Robin Downie, the first person to complete the inaugural Martin Moran Round. The Lochcarron athlete climbed almost 30,000 feet in less than a day, covering a distance of 86km over some of the most rugged and remote mountains in Scotland. To put the feat into perspective, it’s the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest and running two marathons. In doing so, Robin fundraised for the Martin Moran Foundation, established to honour the life and legacy of celebrated mountain guide and explorer Martin Moran. HEIGHT CLIMBED: 8890 METRES (29,166 FEET) HILLS CLIMBED BEINN ALLIGIN, BAOSBHEINN, BEINN AN EOIN, BEINN DEARG, LIATHACH, BEINN EIGHE, BEINN LIATH MHOR, SGORR RUADH, FUAR THOLL, MAOL CHEANN-DEARG, AN RUADH-STAC AND BEINN DAMH Calories burned: 15,000 Fruit cakes: 2 Flapjacks: 6 Cashew nuts: 2 bags Jelly…

In the first half of the 19th Century, the population of Knoydart was around 1000 – almost ten times that of today. In the 1850s, several hundred of the residents were evicted from the land as part of the Highland Clearances, and sent by ship to Canada. Further evictions followed and the population steadily declined. The population spent the following decades at the mercy of successive landlords with little concern for the welfare of their tenants. The trajectory of Knoydart’s future changed in 1948, when seven ex-servicemen staged a land-raid and invoked the Land Settlement Act, which permitted returning servicemen to take over land that was under-used and farm it as their own. They staked a claim to 10,000 acres of hill land from Lord Brocket, the Nazi-sympathising landowner of…

There is a way from the gate of Blair in Atholl to Ruthven in Badenoch. Made by David Comyn Earl of Atholl for carts to pass with wine and the way is called Rad na Pheny or Way of Wagon Wheels.(Old manuscript quoted in Highland Highways: Old Roads in Atholl by John Kerr) I CAN HEAR the crunch and slosh of Mick’s boots behind me. The rain is teeming down, and grey-black clouds brush the dun-coloured moor, so close you could grab them and wring them out. He pulls up next to me, rain dripping from his hood onto his nose, sniffs and looks around. “One minute I’m in awe, walking an ancient medieval cart track,” he says. “The next minute, I’m thinking ‘Stef, where the hell have you brought…

A PAIR OF RAGGED MONGRELS charged across the dusty parking lot, yapping at our feet and spinning ecstatic circles in the puddles of light cast by our head torches. “Perfecto!” said the random man from the Internet. “Here are our guides. They always turn up when we hike this volcano. So don’t worry; if you get lost in the dark, the dogs will show you the way.” Climbing one of Guatemala’s toughest volcanoes in the blackest depths of night, with a group of strangers from Facebook, had not been my plan when I arrived just three days earlier. The country’s undulating landscapes and high-altitude hiking trails were high on my wanderlust list, but I’d hoped to settle in and acclimatise before attempting to conquer any of its peaks. But when…

Patagonia goes greener Patagonia’s autumn 22 range features an increase in environmentally friendly materials in both updated and new products. The well-established Houdini windproof jacket is now made from 100% PFC-free recycled nylon; and the Down Sweater’s shell now uses NetPlus nylon ripstop, produced from recycled fishing nets. The Down Sweater also has 27% more RDS-certified 800 fill power down and so is warmer than before. The Down Sweater costs £250, the Hoody version is £280, and the Houdini Jacket costs £100. eu.patagonia.com New Osprey rucksack packs a recycled punch The Talon Earth 22 is a limited-edition pack, for which Osprey sourced recycled materials, including binding tape, zips, woven labels and sewing thread as well as the main fabric in order to meet bluesign criteria. What’s more, roughly half of…

RECOMMENDED £200 366g (size 12) light weight, great for year round use not as warm as some Materials: shell: Featherlite Air nylon stretch; fill: 55% recycled 60gsm Clo Vivo Extreme Eco Features: Hood, zipped handwarmer and chest pockets, elasticated cuffs Sizes: 8-16 Men’s version: yes montane.com Lighter than the other jackets in this test, the Fireball comes into its own either as a midlayer in winter, or a spare emergency layer in summer conditions. The Clo Vivo insulation is not quite as compressible as some, due in part to its structure in perforated sheets; but it is really breathable and wicks exceptionally well. Perhaps because of its positioning as a ‘mid layer’, the hood is not adjustable, and is best worn under rather than over a helmet. Likewise, it lacks…

£140 363g warm, lower price heavy, stitch-through baffles Materials: shell: 100% recycled polyester; lining: 1005 polyamide; fill: 100% polyester Insofill blown insulation Features: adjustable wired hood, zipped handwarmer pockets, internal chest pocket, elasticated cuffs Sizes: 8-20 Men’s version: yes sprayway.com The Misten is the only jacket I tested with a ‘blown fill’ – where synthetic fibres are blown rather than spun, to create clusters that mimic natural down. This has the disadvantage that, like down, it needs to be held in place by sewn baffles, which can create cold spots as well as adding to the overall weight of the garment. (However, it does make the jacket look initially like a much more expensive down jacket, which may add to the appeal.) Despite this drawback, there’s sufficient fill to make…

£150 640g (L) warmth, cost, recycled content. quite heavy, non-adjustable hood Materials: shell/lining, Pertex Quantum Eco 50% recycled/100% recycled PEAQ synthetic ECO; fill, 205g of PrimaLoft Black Thermoplume 100% recycled Features: stretch rim hood, handwarmer pockets, chest pocket Sizes: S-XXL Women’s version: no, but Phoenix Jacket is similar montane.com A warm, functional jacket at a good price, but quite heavy. Montane says it’s ideal for mountain walking in mixed conditions. It would have to be very cold before I could walk far in it without overheating. In cool windy spring weather, it was warm enough for me to be comfortable standing still, just over a T-shirt. That’s because the fit is on the small side. To wear it over a thin fleece I’d need the XL size. I can’t imagine…

5 varied routes in Scotland, England and Wales In this issue, we’ve tapped into some of our finest walks with pubs. But you might want to bring a packed lunch or keep it light with a coffee and a cake instead. Here, our contributors share walks boasting delightful sandwich spots, lunchtime landing sites and pork pie perches in the hills. Our walks this month 1 Scottish Highlands Rois-Bheinn 2 Southern Uplands Ettrick Head Horseshoe 3 Lake District Longsleddale and Kentmere 4 Greater Manchester Hollingworth Lake 5 North Cornwall Widemouth Bay to Boscastle…

1 Start/Finish Longsleddale road end at Sadgill, (GR: NY483057): room for a few cars to park where the road becomes a rough track Walk N up rough track leading higher into Longsleddale. After about 3km, track begins switchback ascent. At top of first few zig-zags, take grassy track on L leading to gate. 2 Beyond gate, path heads roughly W. After about 550m, it leads to edge of Wren Gill and fades away. Walk up E bank at first. At first confluence, follow R-hand branch (NNW). 3 At second confluence, cross and follow L-hand branch (WNW). At head of beck, continue in same direction to ridge fence on Harter Fell’s summit. 4 Take cairned path heading W from summit. 5 Turn L at Nan Bield Pass shelter, soon descending zig-zagging…

1 Start Lay-by on A5 opposite Bryn Widemouth Manor bus stop, Widemouth Bay GR: SS201020 From Widemouth Manor (hotel/restaurant) bus stop at road junction, follow path to Coast Path (CP) then turn L and keep sea on R following National Trail (acorn) signs. Just past Wanson Mouth, CP joins lane and ascends to car park atop Penhalt Cliff, a fine viewpoint. Steep off-road descent to Millook Haven is followed by corresponding ascent, initially on road – take first path on R off road. Note ancient stunted oak wood in area of Dizzard Point. Chipman Point is another splendid viewpoint. Steep-sided valley to cross thereafter, and another beyond that, followed by a fine ridgewalk via Castle Point (Cleave NT land). One more valley crossing and you finally reach Pencannow Point –…

According to conservationist Matt Staniek, sewage is being discharged into England’s largest lake, producing toxic algal blooms and killing aquatic life. After he explained what he saw as the devastating effects of this pollution in the September issue of The Great Outdoors, our readers responded to his plea for the government to act to save Windermere… Tony Bassi (@TonyBassi4, Twitter) “Oh, the government IS acting… acting idle and ignorant.” Harry Bennett (@harry.in.the.hills, Instagram) “It’s a disgrace. As part of our bill we pay a water waste charge. If they’re not cleaning the waste, surely, it’s a breach of contract? They should be forced to reimburse us and pay a hefty fine for pollution.” Dan Hawkes (@thisisdanhawkes, Instagram) “Horrific. Private company prioritising profits over investment and the environment. Real punitive fines…

‘…there marched into view a great empty sweep of moorland, an undulating plain which rolled away into steeper, desolate and rocky hills, with still higher peaks standing distantly behind them. The prevailing colours were drab, but intricately varied; pale, bleached straw of Flying Bent on damper ground, red-brown of Heather and rusty dead Bracken in drier places, and a great deal of steely grey or even white of exposed granite rock. It was a strangely unfamiliar scene, with a tapestry of tone quite different from the greener fells of Lakeland and the Pennine scarp. These were like no other hills I had ever seen before.’ Derek Ratcliffe, In Search of Nature (Peregrine Books, 2000) “THE RANGE of the Awful Hand”! So called because in plan it looks like the fingers…

Built in 1880, The Old Forge is considered the remotest pub in Britain. It is popular with locals and visitors from around the world, and has been a well-known establishment amongst hillwalkers and mountaineers for decades. Between 2012 and 2022 it was owned Belgian hotelier Jean-Pierre Robinet, who had previously run luxury hotels around the world. Following several years of tensions between Robinet and the locals, and increasing numbers of bad reviews from tourists and hillwalkers, he put The Old Forge up for sale in 2021. Just over a year later, the residents of Knoydart succeeded in a community buyout of the pub, with future profits being invested back into the business and other community projects. The Old Forge serves a variety of local ales and locally sourced food, and…

Santa María Santa María can be reached from Quetzaltenango. Monte Verde Tours offers hikes leaving at 5am and returning around 2pm; or take a taxi or bus to Llano de Pinal and follow the trail. Acatenango and Fuego Dozens of companies offer 2-day hikes to Acatenango and Fuego, departing from Antigua and spending a night on the volcano. Tours meet around 7am and return by midday the next day. Pacaya Pacaya is easy to do alone: simply take a taxi to the park entrance and follow the path. Alternatively, Pacaya tours from Antigua run twice daily, at 6am and 2pm, and last about four hours. San Pedro Due to reports of robberies it’s best to go with a guide; group hikes up San Pedro leave from San Pedro La Laguna…

Photographic composition is a complex subject, but knowing a few fundamental will instantly improve your photography. As with many other things in life, often the key to good photography is keeping it simple! In the mountains we will often reach for a wide-angle lens, to capture the enormity of the landscape. The key here is to be careful not to include too much. Think carefully about the foreground. Is it cluttered, or it is simple? A cluttered foreground will usually just weaken the overall composition, rather than strengthen it. However, using strong ‘leading lines’ in the foreground helps to draw the viewer’s eye into the image. In some locations it will be hard to find strong lines in a foreground. In these instances, searching for foreground elements that mirror the…

BEST BUY £45 180g (size L) comfort, fast wicking nothing Fabric: 60% recycled polyester/40% polypropylene Sizes: men S-XXL, women XS-XL hellyhansen.com Helly Hansen designed this base layer for sunny weather. It has UPF 50+ sun protection and is made of a fast-wicking, fast-drying fabric. To provide the UPF without the use of chemicals the fabric is infused with S.Café coffee grounds. The micro-pores on these grounds reflect UV rays and also absorb odours. As the coffee grounds are embedded in the yarn they don’t wash out. The main fabric is a bicomponent one with a recycled polyester face fabric and a polypropylene inner layer. It feels very comfortable against the skin. I’ve tried it on warm days with no shell and under other garments in cool and wet weather. Whether…

Fill Primaloft is the big name in synthetic insulation; but there are other excellent ones, and all those reviewed are good quality. The latest types are lighter, more compressible and more durable than previous ones. Whatever the fill, it’s still true that the higher it lofts the warmer it is. Shell fabrics Thin synthetic shell fabrics are surprisingly tough, windproof, breathable and fast-drying. When new they’re usually quite water-resistant too, due to a DWR treatment. For scrambling or climbing thicker fabrics are more abrasion-resistant. Pockets Insulated handwarmer pockets are a boon on a chilly day. Ones that lie above a pack hip belt are best for use whilst walking. Chest pockets for map or smartphone/GPS are worth having. Roomy pockets big enough to stuff hats and gloves in when you…

£145 497g wired brim on hood, price bulk Materials: shell: Flylite Ultra ripstop nylon, side panels; 49%/40%/11% polyester/nylon/Lycra mix; fill: 60gsm Primaloft Gold Features: helmet-compatible hood, zipped handwarmer and internal chest pockets, stretch fleece side panels Sizes: 8-20 Men’s version: yes keelaoutdoors.com Keela says that this jacket is designed for year-round use, as an emergency and an active layer. It uses 60gsm Primaloft Gold in the body, which isn’t quite as warm as for example the 100/80gsm in the Rab Xenair Alpine but is nevertheless very effective insulation. The fleece side panels add breathability, help give a bit of freedom of movement and have a smooth face to prevent pilling. I really like the wired brim on the helmet-compatible hood: it definitely means business, providing good protection from the elements.…

BEST BUY £100 500g (M) hood, pockets, cost, recycled content not that light, no women's version Materials: shell: Gore-Tex Infinium 30D ripstop; fill: 35% recycled ThermoSphere Features: adjustable hood with wired peak, handwarmer pockets, chest pocket, zipped inner pocket Sizes: S-XXL Women’s version: no sprayway.com The latest version of Sprayway’s Grendel Jacket has a Gore-Tex Infinium shell that’s windproof, breathable and very water-resistant. The ThermoSphere fill is soft and flexible. There’s 80gsm fill in the body and sleeves, and 60gsm in the hood. The fill isn’t stitched into the shell, which means no visible baffles. This gives the jacket a plain look. It also means there are no stitch lines through which heat can escape or rain enter. The jacket isn’t fully waterproof, however, as the seams aren’t sealed. The…

£200 530g (L) warm, stretchy, hood, stash pockets not that light Materials: shell: polyamide/13% elastane; fill: Hydroloft recycled polyester Features: adjustable hood with stiffened peak, handwarmer pockets, inner stuff pockets Sizes: XS-2XL Women’s version: yes berghaus.com Stretch fabrics mean the Affine can be close-fitting without being restrictive or uncomfortable, which is good as the sizing is on the small side, the Large just fitting me over a base layer. The jacket is warm enough that I doubt I’d ever need to wear it over anything more, at least not in the UK. The Hydroloft fill is soft and lofts well. The Affine has a good adjustable hood with a small, stiffened peak. The handwarmer pockets do sit under a hipbelt but are just about usable. I like the inner stash…

1 Start/Finish Roshven Farm GR: NM721786 Park off the A861 at Roshven Farm. 2 Immediately west of the Irine Burn, take a muddy track uphill, cross the burn, and follow a faint path onto open hillside. 3 Choose your route to Rois-Bheinn’s western top, then continue for another half mile to the summit. 4 In descent, either reverse your route, or aim for a forest track at NM731779 - we tried this but missed it in the dark. Gradient profile Metres above sea level Always take a map and compass with you. ©Crown copyright 2022 Ordnance Survey. Media 051/19 Craig Weldon finds heaven in the Highlands “HEAVEN is a place on earth,” sang Belinda Carlisle. And if you climb Rois-Bheinn on a fine winter’s day, you will probably be able…

1 Start/Finish Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough OL15 0AZ GR: SD939152 From the Visitor Centre follow the Rochdale Way NE through Clegg’s Wood for 800m to Lane Foot Farm 2 A fingerpost on the lane indicates a footpath leading steeply up through woods. Follow this for 400m to Owlet Hall. 3 Now take farm track E for 600m to Salmon Well, where Rochdale Way is rejoined. 4 Follow Rochdale Way for 500m N, turning R at a small terrace of brick houses. Keep to farm track for a further 900m, crossing Red Brook to meet A58 Halifax Road. 5 Just short of the road take old packhorse track climbing towards Blackstone Edge (marked on the OS map as a Roman Road) for 1km to reach the Aiggin Stone. 6 Continue…