Mountain Rescue were arriving as I left, but they didn't seem to be rushing about so I assumed it was a training exercise
The footpath running along the top of the bank is fairly level. There are several muddy & very slippery paths created by fisher folk down to the water's edge. The climb down is 40 metres (130 feet). Some of it is only 30 degrees, but in places it's 60 degrees, and leads directly into the fast-flowing river
If you did slip into the river (wearing boots & clobber), you would not have a pleasant time of it
Personally, I found the climb down more risky, but the climb back up is tough for anyone (like me) who's unfit
Don't attempt the climb if there's no-one about
The least dangerous track down is the one leading to Tun Brook. Having passed the Crem on its West side, turn left onto the track along the edge top of the bank. From the concrete steps, walk 200 yards NE where there's a gully (marked with a red spot on a tree, if I remember) leading down to a small flat area by the outflow from Tun Brook. There are views through foliage along the whole section of river
The Belted Kingfisher is reported as noisy
There were other birders in the distance who I think had access from Elston New Hall Farm
The Belted Kingfisher was reported again today at Brockholes but apparently no sign since for the rest of the day, but a word of warning for anyone thinking of trying for it.
I saw on Twitter that someone had posted a photo of the Lancashire Mountain Rescue on scene, apparently dangerous situations were witnessed this afternoon and someone had dislocated their shoulder on their way down to the river.
