063: Destination of Darwen (Darwen Tower and Earnsdale Reservoir) (West Pennine Moors 2016)

WEST PENNINE MOORS WALK FEATURING DARWEN MOOR AND THE JUBILEE TOWER

“Destination of Darwen”
Filmed 30th August 2016
Post-production completed 7th September 2016

My preceding walks exploring the West Pennine Moors, along with their interesting towers and monuments, had wetted my appetite for more of the same. I manage to find another walk in the area, this time on Darwen Moor, again with a fascinating tower, only this time I can actually explore the inside of it…..

Filmed in the West Pennine Moors in the county of Lancashire. Locations include Darwen Moor, Earnsdale Reservoir, India Mill Chimney and Jubilee Tower.

Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.

Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.

"The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard.

Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.

DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online and/or in books during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.

Many thanks and I hope you enjoy watching!

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[ffrancrogowski]

Lovely Lancashire countryside there Patrick. A lovely walk you had up to that totally amazing Jubilee Tower. It's a magnificent building of the most unusual architecture, and I can imagine that on an extremely clear you would be able to see into Wales, Isle of Man, Derbyshire, etc. You did have a lovely view overlooking Darwen, but another stunning structure is that massive 300 feet tall chimney next to the mill. That's some height! Anyhow, many thanks for this presntation, Patrick.

[theelf]

Takes me right back to my childhood. Excellent viewing! Keep up the good work.

[glennwilson]

What a fantastic episode.. That tower looks amazing 😊

[frankfitzgerald]

Thank you so much Patrick for the mention, were both glad that you enjoyed, visiting The Jubilee Tower, and of course Darwen Moor, Once again a very enjoyable Journey which we both enjoyed seeing so many recognisable spots , we look forward to your future walks , so take care and thank you once again , bye for now Frank and Lee - From Preston ....

[frankfitzgerald]

Like an old pair of slippers this Area, love it , Took my son Ryan up here with us last year and he really enjoyed it ....
Always worth another look at this Patrick, so thank you once again , also thank you for the mention .... Frank and Lee ...

[pete]

Patrick what a great walk, so impressed with the Jubilee tower and love the fact you can go up it any time, in a lot of places there would have been an iron gate at the bottom, good on the Darwen Council or whoever made that decision, I'v never even heard of Darwen but it looked quite a big place from the top of the tower, I'm surprised Fred Dibnah didn't get to that mill chimney though, he was a Lancashire lad, I used to love watching him and have all his dvd's.
Looked a great walk this with good paths and not too strenuous and interesting along the way.
Thanks for taking us along with you Patrick, as always a superb film in every way, by the time I'm fighting fit I will have watched all these and you have helped no end along the way, thank you so much.
Pete.

[peteoutdoors]

Hi Patrick I’m glad you enjoyed the to our Darwen Tower and the walk back a crossed the tops and to the step back one thing that you forgot to mention just above the the step back was a local inn called old aggies but next you are up there just call back and have a look at the ruins of it plus such a great video.

[martinfarnworth]

its an impressive structure. i've walked to Winter Hill from here and onto Horwich. A fair distance but a route i'd recommend

[Littlewingwas]

I can see either this tower or the mill from my home. I didn't know it could be accessed i will have to have a trip up there soon. Thanks for sharing

[changinglifestyle]

Thank you so much 😁 I'll come to visit. Keep posting.

[paulwinstanleyoutdoors]

i used to go running up to the top of there years ago, ive not been back there since the new top was put on. i'll put it on my list for a walk and a video this year. great video, ive just subscribed, cheers, Paul.