Woods and Quarries

Leader—Harold and Audrey Foxcroft Meeting Place - Car park of Settle Swimming Pool This walk was an exploration of the southern end of Giggleswick Scars. We examined the SSSI of Lord's Wood and pasture where Elizabeth Shorrock provided information about it and its history. After reaching the ridge above Giggleswick Quarry we were joined by Graham Lilley of Giggleswick School, who told us about the past efforts and future plans for the conservation work in the Scar Wood SSSI and in Kelcow Wood, both owned by the School. Using a section of the 1851 OS map we were able to note the changes in the quarrying operation, in both area and purpose. After visiting Schoolboy Tower we made our way to Stackhouse via a not very obvious dew-pond and returned by the banks of the Ribble to the start. Much of the pleasure of this walk arose from the views available in all directions.

In addition to the input from Elizabeth Shorrock and Graham Lilley in this walk, we would like to acknowledge the assistance of Phil Hudson in providing old pictures and some map information. HF

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