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Looking towards Littleborough from the Edge
This high moorland area on the Pennines near Littleborough was once crossed by ancient travelers on packhorse when coming from Yorkshire to Lancashire. Robin Hoods Bed is popular with climbers and the Pennine way also crosses the area 
Robin Hoods Bed Blackstone Edge near Moorcock
The Roman Road
Roman Road? Roman Road?
This ancient packhorse route runs over the Pennines, between Rochdale and Elland, Halifax.  Although marked as 'Roman' on the maps, there is no direct evidence that it existed in Roman times - the earliest known reference to a road here is found in 12th century documents.
The Whitehouse The Whitehouse public house is situated on "The Pennine Way" which crosses Blackstone Edge at this point on The A58.
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