Chorley, withnell fold, white coppice loop

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Set off as usual from the club and off up Southport Road and headed off to the canal. Here we turned left and ran along the canal towpath to Withnell Fold where we came off and up to blackburn road. Crossed over and went down towards Brinscall.
At the old baths we turned right and followed the road to the river Goite. The ground was very muddy but the mud had iced over so it was hard to run on. Add to that the tree roots and you've got a recipe for broken ankles. Over a couple of fields and out at White Coppice cricket club. turned right down past the club and up and past the ford. Crossed the field with the beware of the bull sign on it and into farmland past the reservoire. Came out eventually on Eaves Lane after crossing several fields and winding lanes. Back to base via bengal Street and Park Road.
A very cold morning with snow still around on the tops. A welcome cup of coffee and a banana when I got back to the car.
13.36 miles 2 hrs 31 mins. I certainly hope I do better at Blackpool on the 22nd!!