Health Walk - Thursday 19th November 2015

Photos by Michael - Please click on photos to see a larger one

We were down to 12 enthusiastic walkers this morning - Ann, Bernadette D, Carmel, Colin D, David H, Graham, Jacqueline, James, Michael, Paul, Peter and Sue.

We arrived in a terrible downpour but weren't deterred

The rain had paused and David took the lead again.  

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Again it was too wet for the Cinder Path so David outlined his plans and we set off towards the Pinetum.    

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In the Pinetum and the rain started again

Part way down the slope Peter and Sue left us to stay on the top again avoiding the hills - green route.                              

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After the Wooden Bridge and along the Cycle Track before entering Gravel Hole Wood                                      

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Almost through Dog Kennel Wood

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Entering the field

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The fallen tree has now lost all its leaves

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Jacqueline stripping off, she seems to made of sterner stuff that the rest of us, and dancing for the camera.  We carried on round the Lake.

As we reached the end of the walk round the Lake Graham spotted a Goosander flying across the Lake

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A lot more water in the Lostock today

Here Jacqueline preferred not to walk round Cock Cabin Wood so Carmel went along the riverside with her and back up Cardiac Hill - blue route.

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The rain has started again.  We crossed the Stone Bridge and walked up to Cock Cabin Wood and round the pond.  We came back down to the Stone Bridge and walked up Snake Hill

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Despite the weather the stalwarts were working on

As we neared the Barn Graham's sharp eyes spotted another creature in the undergrowth - Stoat?

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Peter's Yule Log.  Peter and Sue kept on the high part of the Park - the Hall, drive, Shady Lane, Cuerden Close and round Sue Ryder Barns - green route

It was another good walk, especially under the circumstances, thanks David

Today's walks.

Michael Swarbrick