HEALY CORNER TO PRICKSHAW AND COWM RES. . NO.1

 

"Everything comes to he who waits"

Wednesday 26th June 1974 .

"I am a little drunk at the moment for we went up to the sailing club and people bought me drinks. I always get a little drunk there without spending a penny, it is great fun .We did well in the sailing, I don't know what has come across that boat of ours . We finished first , the two boats infront retired but what the hell . That was our first , first , and I am looking forward to winning some things at the end of the year . Nicola wanted some books from the Library , first we went to see a collection of Matisse pencil drawings and it was really enjoyable looking at them and some of them I really liked . That was in the museum and by the time we had come out the library had shut . We went to see 2001 Space Odessy at the pictures after and i didn't really enjoy or certainly not understand it .The seats were dead uncomfortable and the whole film was a little slow . If some one asked me what the story was about , I wouldn't be able to tell them"

Door Step Adventure NO.1.

 2.5 to 3 Hours

 HEALY CORNER TO PRICKSHAW AND COWM RES. 

                                                                            WHEN

                                                                     Any time of the year

    

                                                                          WHERE

                                          Start from Healy Corner post code ref. OL12 8RP

                                                                          DIFFICULTY

                                                                              Easy

                                                                           COST

                                                                             Zero

                                                                         EQUIPMENT

                                                          Boots if wet but trainers ok in summer.

                                                                          HOW LONG

                                                                        Allow 2.5 to 3 Hrs

                                                                          F FACTOR

                  The path round the back of Cowm Reservoir deserves a f*ck*ng good for this route

                            

                                                                         THE ROUTE

From the junction at Healey Corner take the steep tarmac road which leads down into the Dell, before going under the viaduct take the steep steps on the left and at the top turn right crossing the viaduct.

Just after the tree carvings take the path on the left and on joining the road turn right and follow the cobbled road past the lodge and up towards Prickshaw .

Just after the Hay Barn follow the road round to the right and down the hill , go past the derelict red brick building and keep left at the next intersection , carry on following the road round to the left without going through the metal barrier at the edge of the estate. After about 100 yds and before the gate the track splits , take the track to the right and keeping right follow the path between the wall and the wooden fence, with the estate on the right . At the end of this path it opens up and there is a row of garages, go past these and take the first path on the left up the hill ,enjoying the views as you climb up( an alternative route is available a short distance further on which goes through a stone style but leads to the same place) . On reaching the buildings the path goes up the side of the end house (past the wooden telegraph pole  ) and joins a well defined track where you turn right .Follow the road down the hill, keeping left as you reach the houses.At the end of the houses on reaching another track/road turn left and after Fold Head High Barn turn right up the path which resembles a ravine between a wall and a high bank . After 4 gates the views return with a great view of Cown Reservoir

Follow the cobbled road down taking care as it is slippy when wet , go past the derelict hamlet heading towards the top end of the reservoir. Take the path keeping the reservoir on your right . Go through the gate and follow the road down turning 2nd  right along Cowm Park Way South at the bottom . Carry straight on at the end taking care as it is a bad junction and this road leads back to Healy Dell . Carry on through Healey Dell until you reach the viaduct , straight after which  take the path on the left , then turn right at the road to return to the start or left for the tea rooms ( only open at weekends)

                                                                             TIPS
             Try to ignore the rubbish dumped at the edge of the estate . This route can be done on a mountain bike,