Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Sierra Bernia

Posted on April 30, 2012 by crosbyman66

Although this walk is only 8 km and involving an ascent of just over 200 metres this was one of the hardest, but best walks that I had done on the Costa Blanca. The walk was full of interest and … Continue reading →

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Confrides Castle

Posted on April 29, 2012 by crosbyman66

                                                                                     Distance 9 km       Grade – moderate Leader – Neil November 15th 2004       Confrides Castle stands on a turret of rock at the end of the northern spur of Aitana. Although described as a castle it could … Continue reading →

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Horton in Ribblesdale, the B walk.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by crosbyman66

On Sunday I walked with my local rambling club, Crosby CHA.The weather forecast predicted heavy showers go I chose the easier option and did the B walk led by Helen Howell, even though we walked further than the A group. … Continue reading →

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My Web Galery (2)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by crosbyman66

We have come to the end of another season at my local photographic society. Crosby Canera Club. Here are a few of my images that I have entered in competitions during the year

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Sanchet

Posted on April 19, 2012 by crosbyman66

          12km. Grade : Moderate.                  Leader : Jim                           24th February 2005 We stopped off at La Nucia for coffee and I was able to take photographs looking across to Polop with the church at the top … Continue reading →

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Castell de Castells

Posted on April 16, 2012 by crosbyman66

Distance: 10km.                      Leader : Neil.                          November 19th 2004. We started our walk at point K7 on the CV752 and our route took us along wide tracks and Mozarabic trails. The first part of the walk was through a cultivated area … Continue reading →

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Abdet.

Posted on April 15, 2012 by crosbyman66

Abdet is a small village situated about 30km north of Benidorm close to Confrides. 10k.               Leader: John 17th November 2004.   There were only four of us in the group. John and Vanessa were the leaders accompanied by David and … Continue reading →

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Pendle Hill from Sabden

Posted on April 14, 2012 by crosbyman66

The weather forecast said “Wall to wall sunshine” but that was for Merseyside. We were heading inland to the Lancashire village of Sabden which is renowned for its association with the tales of witchcraft and the famous witchcraft trials of … Continue reading →

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The Pinos valley

Posted on April 11, 2012 by crosbyman66

                                         February 27th 2004     Distance 14km Grade – Easy     Once again the weather dictated our day. Heavy overnight rain meant that the rocky slopes of the Sierra Bernia would be very slippery and the path to the … Continue reading →

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Aitana

Posted on April 9, 2012 by crosbyman66

March 1st 2004 Aitana lies on the broad ridge that stretches from Puerto de Toulons to Polop.The summit at 1558 metres is the highest point in the Costa Blanca. The main summit is occupied by the military and is out … Continue reading →

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