Beating of the Bounds

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Beating the Bounds
Barnoldswick Town Council invites everyone again to Beat the Bounds!

On Sunday 2nd September at 10.30am the annual community Beating the Bounds walk around the ancient boundaries of Barnoldswick takes place again. The Town Council invites all West Craven residents, tourists and visitors, to join in walking the whole or just part of the route. The 9-mile circular walk, starts from the Pavilion at Victory Park, Barnoldswick. Beating the Bounds is part of Pendle’s Walking Festival and is expecting to welcome walkers from many parts of the Country.

The ancient tradition of Beating the Bounds comes from the time before maps were available and was to ensure that our ancestors showed their children where the Town boundaries were. To symbolically enforce the Town’s boundaries, walkers are invited to beat them with willow wands, which are provided free. Walkers of all ages are welcome but an adult must accompany children under 16. Dogs on leads are welcome.

The walk provides fantastic views of our town and the dales and uses the canal towpath for a part of the route. Walkers are invited to join in our new tradition of singing the Beating the Bounds Song. Part way round the walk a short detour to Letcliffe Park is proposed, where food and drink will be supplied in the Council marquee. At the end of the walk the Town Council Chairman will present a commemorative medal and ribbon to everyone.

This interesting and scenic annual community walk is organised by Barnoldswick Town Council and led by Allan Buck together with fellow Town Councillors; Margaret Bell and Martin Bell.

In 2006, Barnoldswick Town Council completed a scheme to provide for boundary stones at significant points on the route, interpretive boards at Victory Park and Ghyll Church, a free descriptive walk leaflet and a community marquee. This was supported by a £15,000 grant from Pendle Council.

Website: www.barnoldswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Email: allan.buck@pendle.gov.uk