Winter Hill Runners, Adrian Hope, Abigail Sunter, Albert Sunter and Donna Kelsall took part in the annual Anglezarke Amble and ran wel.

The ‘Amble’, as it is affectionately known, is a Long Distance Walking Association (LDWA) event open to both walkers and runners alike and takes in much of the finest scenery in the West Pennine Moors.

The event offers two routes, the long 25-mile route and the shorter 17-mile course, both of which are circular routes which offer a captivating journey through diverse landscapes and intriguing historical sites

En route, walkers encounter a plethora of historic landmarks, each with its own story to tell - the first being the Pigeon Tower and Rivington Pike, where a beacon was lit in 1588 to warn of the approach of the Spanish Armada.

From there, its on to Winter Hill which is the highest point of the event at nearly 1,500 feet and then it’s a long descent into the village of Belmont where, just before reaching Belmont reservoir, the competitors are separated as the routes for each distance are split - the shorter route continuing on past the reservoir and the longer route heading over the moor and onto Turton and Entwistle reservoir.

Then it is over Darwen moor and up to Darwen Tower, which was built in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. After heading across the moor, there is then a short descent to Slipper Lowe, where refreshments await.

Next is the climb up and over Great Hill with picturesque views before dropping into White Coppice.

As you near the end, it is an undulating run weaving past Anglezarke Reservoir, Yarrow Reservoir and lastly Upper Rivington Reservoir before returning to the village hall.

Abigail Sunter had a fantastic run, finishing first lady on the 17-mile route in 3hrs 13mins along with clubmate Hope, swiftly followed by Kelsall in 3:31:00.

Albert Sunter had a great run, opting for the longer 25 mile-route and finishing in 4:53:00.