Routes Around Rossendale – Guided Rides summary – February 2014

Dam Top Riding Centre, Rawtenstall has completed five guided rides as part of the Routes Around Rossendale project. Funded by Natural England’s ‘Paths For Communities programme’ and the Lancashire Environmental Fund, this project aims to encourage people to explore the countryside on their doorstep in Rossendale.  In total, 20 riders took part in the rides through January and February, taking in the Irwell Valley (Horncliffe) route, Dearden Clough (The Plunge) and Whitegates (Maden Road) bridleways.