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Norber Erratics

Just outside of the Forest of Bowland boundary is the lovely little village of Clapham, which is a fantastic base to explore northern Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales.  Today we went into the Dales to visit the surreal and beautiful Norber Erratics.

Setting off from Clapham you make our way up north up  Long Lane (Track) which sits bellow Thwaite Fell.  Eventually you reach a gate onto the fells and head in more easterly direction towards a cairn on Long Scar.  From here it’s a change of direction towards Norber.  The tracks are a little unclear and we wondered off course at one stage but eventually you’ll find your way to the Norber Erratics boulder field.

The boulders are a spectacular site, huge rocks balancing on limestone which has eroded over the c12,000 since the ice melted away after the ice age.

After you’ve spent some time enjoying the boulders make your way back down to the Pennine Bridleway and head west to Clapham.

Route info

Postcode LA2 8DR
Map Reference
54.117387, -2.392124
Low Point 158m
High Point 394m
Distance 8.75km – 5.5miles
Cows No
Dogs Some restrictions on access land
Nearby pub New Inn Hotel
Nearby hotel

Tony Robinson’s Birth of Britain clip on Norber at 28:50.

Along the way (things to look out for on your OS map)

Clapham, Encombe Bridge, Thwaite Plantation, Twenty Acre Plantation, Long Lane (Track), Thwaite Scars, Trow Gill, Long Scar, Norber, Robin Proctor’s Scar, Pennine Bridleway, A Pennine Journey, Summit Clump

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