
The foot of the Packhorse Track

The entrance to the Packhorse Track, Crow Trees Lane

At the beginning, it’ s reasonably level

Then if begins to drop –

and becomes progressively steeper

Many of the surface stones and setts have been dislodged

and it is quite difficult to traverse, especially after rain

but it’s very scenic!

and about a metre wide, with obstructions from fallen banks and vegetation

It levels out near the bottom

It is a reminder of how our ancestors travelled – the packhorse men or jaggers used this route from Halifax to Oldham
MAP87184285 This is a map of the route along footpath 180.
And this song on Youtube celebrates the history of its users : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkvBmGqsOzs