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WALKERS Scorton and surrounding area provides many options for walking, the popular route on Nicky Nook is described below. Which ever way you are going in Lancashire up hill or along the Wyre Way, The Priory is an ideal starting and finishing point or a welcome stop for refreshments. Our menu caters for all tastes and The Priory offers a warm welcome to all walkers. For guests staying overnight we have a store room and drying area for all your kit. In addition we now have a Tramper all terrain electric chair for use by guests with limited mobility. The Tramper provides access to the local countryside along waymarked trails that are suitable for Tramper use. Please telephone The Priory to enquire about booking the Tramper. NICKY NOOK Standing at the top of Nicky Nook, you have the best view in Lancashire. The 360-degree panorama includes Morecambe Bay, Blackpool Tower, even the shadowy outline of the Lake District fells. Well worth the climb! Start your walk in the village of Scorton near Garstang, taking Snowhill Lane next to The Priory. This leads you over the M6 and up towards Nicky Nook. Cross the brook at a stile and continue uphill through the gorse. Pass through the kissing gate and follow the dry stone wall to the left. As the path joins an open field, bear right and head towards the top of the hill. On the peak to your right stands a cairn, built in 1887 to Celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee. The trig point, a small stone pillar, marks the 215m peak of Nicky Nook. Climb the ladder stile in the dry stone wall and continue to the stone tower beyond. This and its twin behind you, were built to mark the line of Thirlmere aqueduct and are still maintained by North West Water as historic features. The dark face of Harrisend Fell dominates the landscape as you walk down towards the edge of the trees below. Turn right at the valley bottom into the shady, bird-filled wood, which marks the half-way point of the walk. At the gate, turn right and follow the lane. Soon you'll be walking along the edge of Grizedale reservoir. After reaching the dam, pass through the kissing gate. The path slopes gently downhill and after the valley opens out, continues beside the river through Grizedale. When you reach the bridge, cross the stile to the right of the gate and follow the path uphill to Higher Lane. Turn right along the road, watching for the tower of St Peter's Church in Scorton to come into view. Cross the stile on the left, then cut across three fields on to the road. Follow the lane to the left under the M6 back into the village, and head to the The Priory for well-deserved refreshment.
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CYCLISTS Scorton has long been a destination and rest stop for cyclists from all over the Northwest. Records indicate that Preston Cycling Club held meetings in the village in the early 1900's. More recently national cycle route number 6 has been routed through Scorton and the village has hosted many visitors for the Tour of Lancashire. The League Of Veteran Racing Cyclists meet regularly at The Priory as do a number of other clubs during club runs and days out. Our comprehensive menu can refuel even the most leg weary peddaler and help them on their way for the next stage of their journey. What ever the weather, early or late in the day the cyclist can always find welcome rest and refreshment at The Priory. For guests staying over we have a secure cycle store, service and drying room. We can also book cycle hire by prior arrangement. 
Many local clubs use The Priory as a meeting place and prize giving venue. In recent years Scorton Time Trial has been a stage of the Tour of Lancashire and The Priory is often a start point for local time trials and a check in station for long charity rides. |
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