1. Park at the cricket field at White Coppice SD619191

2. Walk past the pavilion and find the path over the stone bridge

3. Take time to look at the River Goit where you may see Grey Wagtails

4. Turn to the right after the kissing gate. Pass beneath the oak tree

5. The path is well made and easy to follow

6. Keep an eye on the skyline to your left where Kestrels are often seen

7. Less common birds seen here include Ravens and Peregrine Falcons

8. The common trees of this part of the walk are Oak and Alder

9. Check the ditches at the side of the path for Amphibious Bistort

10. In the summer the ditches will attract damselflies

11. You will pass a gate to your right which we will pass through on the return walk

12. The path leads down a gentle slope to the road

13. The path comes to an end at a kissing gate

14. If you go to the right you will see the picturesque Waterman's Cottage

15. Also you will see the inflow of the River Goit into Anglezarke Reservoir

16. However, for this walk we turn to the left at the kissing gate, cross the road and enter the woods

17. There is a gentle climb through the woods.

18. Good view of the reservoir to your right through the trees

19. At the end of the woods is another kissing gate

20. From this gate there is a fine view of the reservoir

21. The path from here is narrow

22. You will soon come to a bench. Turn to the left and back on yourself here up a steep track

23. You will cross a meadow, cross a stile then follow the path towards Siddow Fold

24. Cross the farmyard and rejoin the road via the gate at the Gamekeepers Cottage. Make sure you refasten the gate

25. Turn left and walk down the hill. There is Whimberry on the banking. Green Hairstreaks could be seen here in May

26. The road is not too narrow but watch out for traffic!

27. You will see a small footpath sign on the left side of the road.

28. The footpath itself is opposite the sign and is otherwise easy to miss

29. It leads through a pleasant copse. Mostly Birches and Alders

30. You will leave the copse by a stile. Turn to the right

31. Walk with the birch wood to your right side

32. Across the meadow you will see the gate you passed earlier. Go towards it

33. Crossing the bridge, you can look down on the river

34. It is well wooded here but Moorhens will be seen

35. Having crossed the river, turn to the right and follow the edge of the field

36. Pass through a wooded clough into an open meadow. The path crosses it to your left - look for the stile and gate

37. Follow the edge of the field through another gate - rather a muddy one

38. There are splendid views of Black Coppice to your right

39. You will soon see the farm buildings at White Coppice Farm

40. The lodge and village are delightful. Turn to the right when you reach the road

41. Walk back towards the cricket field. You will pass another fishing lodge to your left.

42. Back where we began!