Park at the cricket field at White Coppice SD619191
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!