Robin Road runs behind the now boarded up Liberal Club on Waterside Road and leads down to an area known locally as Lammy Bank where public footpaths criss cross through the woods. If you take the path which forks to the left you can walk alongside the stream to Holcombe Brook and will emerge close to the Hare and Hounds pub. On your way you'll see some overgrown foundations, all that's now left of Robin Road Mill, and also old dams where water was drawn from the stream to power looms and wash cotton.

In 1826 the mill was visited by around 200 Luddites who destroyed 38 looms before moving on towards Bury. More information on Summerseat's mills along with the history of the village can be found on the excellent Ward family website.

The steep right hand fork in the path will take you up through the woods and provides great views across the village as it passes behind the playing field and brick houses. I found this excellent and highly recommended walking map courtesy Rossendale Council which takes you along this route and around the village taking in many of the best sights Summerseat has to offer.

Jumbles Reservoir is less than 10 minutes by car from Summerseat and is located just off the A676 road to Bolton. The drive takes you out through the villages of Holcombe and Hawkshaw and up across the hills which overlook the reservoir. There are also two great restaurants along this road called Dine and India Gate, both of which are well worth a visit.

Jumbles is a great place to jog, walk dogs or just take in the fresh air and it's also home to sailing and angling clubs. The country park provides some beautiful views and the public footpath also links up to the nearby Wayoh reservoir and Turton village if you fancy a longer walk. If you're heading that way make sure you drop into the Black Bull for a pint and some great pub food.