Turning to the south, it passes through the Helmshore part of Haslingden where it is met by Musbury Brook and then Alden Brook, overlooked by Musbury Tor. Heading southeast it joins the River Irwell at Irwell Vale, between Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom near .
Traveling southward, the path crosses the Helmshore area of Haslingden, intersecting with Musbury Brook and Alden Brook as it passes by Musbury Tor.  It then joins the River Irwell in Irwell Vale, located between Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom.