Park at the cricket field at White Coppice

Park at the cricket field at White Coppice SD 619191

Walk past the pavilion and find the path over the stone bridge

Take time to look at the River Goit where you may see Grey Wagtails

Turn to the right after the kissing gate. Pass beneath the oak tree

The path is well made and easy to follow

Keep an eye on the skyline to your left where Kestrels are often seen

Less common birds seen here include Ravens and Peregrine Falcons

The common trees of this part of the walk are Oak and Alder

Check the ditches at the side of the path for Amphibious Bistort

In the summer the ditches will attract damselflies

You will pass a gate to your right which we will pass through on the return walk

The path leads down a gentle slope to the road

The path comes to an end at a kissing gate

If you go to the right you will see the picturesque Waterman's Cottage

Also you will see the inflow of the River Goit into Anglezarke Reservoir

However, for this walk we turn to the left at the kissing gate, cross the road and enter the woods

There is a gentle climb through the woods.

Good view of the reservoir to your right through the trees

At the end of the woods is another kissing gate

From this gate there is a fine view of the reservoir

The path from here is narrow

You will soon come to a bench. Turn to the left and back on yourself here up a steep track

You will cross a meadow, cross a stile then follow the path towards Siddow Fold

Cross the farmyard and rejoin the road via the gate at the Gamekeepers Cottage. Make sure you refasten the gate

Turn left and walk down the hill. There is Whimberry on the banking. Green Hairstreaks could be seen here in May

The road is not too narrow but watch out for traffic!

You will see a small footpath sign on the left side of the road.

The footpath itself is opposite the sign and is otherwise easy to miss

It leads through a pleasant copse. Mostly Birches and Alders

You will leave the copse by a stile. Turn to the right

Walk with the birch wood to your right side

Across the meadow you will see the gate you passed earlier. Go towards it

Crossing the bridge, you can look down on the river

It is well wooded here but Moorhens will be seen

Having crossed the river, turn to the right and follow the edge of the field

Pass through a wooded clough into an open meadow. The path crosses it to your left - look for the stile and gate

Follow the edge of the field through another gate - rather a muddy one

There are splendid views of Black Coppice to your right

You will soon see the farm buildings at White Coppice Farm

The lodge and village are delightful. Turn to the right when you reach the road

Walk back towards the cricket field. You will pass another fishing lodge to your left.

Back where we began!