CHALLENGE of the 3 TRIGS (Winter Hill, Lancashire)

To explore your local area further, why not accept the three trig point challenge. I journeyed between three trig points on Winter Hill in Lancashire and discovered new areas of interest. We often discover trig points in the UK at the top of mountains and hills without considering where the lesser points might be. With six thousand dotted throughout the country you are bound to discover new areas that you may not have previously visited. This was certainly the case for me. I've been walking and running over Winter Hill for thirty years but still managed to discover new aspects of the hill in this quest to find these lesser known trig points. Starting on Coal Pit lane I headed towards Chadwick's Close Farm and Sheep Cote Green Farm. From here I entered into the woods at Walkers Fold, to discover the Woodland Trust are intending to close the path whilst doing some restoration work. The path will be closed until November 2021. In the woods we spend reflective time admiring the brook and obtaining fresh cold water for our onward journey. We use the Katadyn BeFree 0.6 Litre bottle to filter our water. We walk through Walker Fold car park and up the hill to eventually meet Matchmoor Lane. Having crossed the lane we enter a field to find Old Harpers Trig Point. We note this was erected on 10th May 1940 at a cost of 2 pounds, 4 shillings and one old penny. Onwards we now head to Winter Hill, passing most of the radio masts we discover the next trig point. This was one of the first trig to be put in place in the UK in 1936 on the 26th March. Pushing on we descent via Counting Hill towards Lomax Wifes Farm. This is important to note as the trig point is titled Wimberry Hill but is closer to the farm noted. This trig was completed 7th May 1948. It is here we finish our journey over looking the distant sights of Manchester. This walk is between six and severn miles long with roughly 800 feet of ascent. The OS map of the West Pennine Moors will help to keep you on track. Also, a combination of this description and watching the video will greatly enhance the possibility of achieving the walk of your desire. Underfoot conditions are generally good most of the year, but following persistent rain the areas shown on the video do tend to get (very) muddy. If you enjoy the great outdoors (hiking, walking, running, dog walking) and also, appreciate the views of the countryside with a curiosity as to the development and history of the structures within the landscape, this video is for you. This video may help you discover a new route however, the route described above and the content of the video will only provide an insight but you should use the appropriate OS map for final detail. However, if you need further help please don't be afraid to use the comments section of this video and I will attempt to help where ever possible. Videos are published currently, every Tuesday 16:00 (GMT)