1st November 2026 Grange over Sands

The area around Grange offers the walker a variety of moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks are now available below.

Tickets for our Grange trip are £22 per adult and can be purchased in the following ways:

On the previous coach: we accept cash and BACS on the coach.

Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies): unfortunately, Ticket Tailor is not available for this trip due to a software issue. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Bank Transfer (BACS): To buy a ticket using this method, please email nelcoachrambles@gmail.com or ring Jane (see below) to confirm your seat before you send payment to:
Name: Ramblers Coach Account RCN: 1093577
Sort code: 608301
Account number: 20175067

Telephone bookings: You can ring Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only - and either pay by BACS or with cash on the coach. If you request to pay with cash and then cancel or are a no-show on the day, you'll still need to pay for your seat, or you'll need to use a different payment method next time. We book coaches to seat the expected number of travellers, and we cannot change the coach at the last minute!

Please check the website - https://www.coach-rambles.org.uk/ - for any information you need. If you need any other information, please ring Elaine on 07902 012765.

Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.

08:00    Colne Station

08:05    Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road

08:10    Nelson Bus Interchange 

08:20    Burnley Brennand Street

08:30    Burnley Bus Station (Croft Street)

08:40    Burnley Tim Bobbin 

08.45    Padiham Whitegate

08:50    Padiham Town Hall 

09:00    Accrington Victoria Hospital

09:10    Great Harwood Town Gate

09:15    Rishton Blackburn Rd / Station Rd Bus Stop

09:25    Blackburn Penny Street

09:35    Darwen Lynwood Ave

09:40    Darwen Boots

Walk Details
Details of the Walks available on the Day appear below

A/B Walk  Leader: Jean Ashcroft  Distance: 8 miles, moderate
 
We leave Grange-over-Sands on a steep and stony path, climbing up to the Hospice on Hampsfell. Following a bridleway, we contour around the fell, descending to reach a minor road leading to the village of Cartmel. Cartmel is famous for its racecourse, Priory and Sticky Toffee Pudding! We should have time to look around this pretty village before we climb out of the village, over the golf course, and back to Grange.

The paths are generally good, but some mud is expected. 
1268ft of ascent and 1280ft descent.

C/D Walk  Leader: Michael Bates  Distance: Just under 6 miles, moderate
Grange is one of those places where it is hard to find a flattish walk unless you head along the seafront. Therefore, there is no guided shorter option available. Those who want to do a short, flat walk are recommended to walk along the seafront westwards towards Kents Bank.

C Walk
This varied, lovely walk with all-round amazing views has just over 1000 feet of ascent. 

On leaving the coach, the route climbs through Eggerslack Wood (with a couple of steepish sections) and on to Hampsfield Farm. After passing to the left of Great Wood, we turn sharply left, climbing steadily in the direction of Hampsfell and the Hospice. Whilst we don't visit the Hospice, we skirt around the eastern side, catching sight of it later from the south side of the fell. The route then descends fairly gently towards Spring Bank and finally back into town. 

Paths are generally good. One ladder stile and a couple of wall stiles.