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In addition to the commonplace yellow, blue and white waymark arrows, the countryside around Bowland and Pendle is dotted with beautifully carved waymarks in stone, made by local craftsmen.

For all the walks I have assumed that readers possess navigational skills, are conversant with map and compass technique, and know how to clothe and protect themselves effectively. In winter, with snow and ice on the ground, an ice-axe may become an essential item of equipment on some walks, but it is useless without the knowledge to use it properly.

At the start of each walk a box provides information on the start/finish point (including details of refreshment and toilet facilities), distance, height gain, the terrain along the route and the relevant Ordnance Survey maps. In the appendix at the end of the guide there is a route summary table, which is useful for comparing routes when you are planning days out.

In the text, key landmark features appear in bold to assist with route finding.

Maps

As well as including details of the appropriate Ordnance Survey map(s), each walk is supported by a map outlining the route. In the main you will need three OS maps, or the new walking and cycling map from Harvey Maps: