Health Walk - Thursday 14th January 2016

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

Today we had fifteen walkers - Ann, Carmel, David H, Frankie, Helen F, Helen G, Irene S, Jacqueline, James, Mary, Michael, Paul, Peter, Sue and Wendy.  We welcomed Helen G back, it was good to see her; she has been missed as a friend and leader

It was Victorian Day for the schoolchildren and Elizabeth M was on education duties.

A lovely morning, bright sunshine but a bit nippy.  Many of the Park's footpaths are still sodden, it had rained overnight which didn't help.

David led us off into the Pinetum and down over the Wooden Bridge.  Peter leading the short walk went up to the viewing area and then left the Pinetum by the gate next to the new visitirs entre.  They walked in front of the Hall, down Berkeley Drive along Shady Lane into Cuerden Close back to Shady lane - green route - returning to follow the red route

The rest of us walked in the opposite direction

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This view is hidden by the leaves as the year progresses.  I didn't notice the Jelly Ear funghi until I saw the photo on the screen.  It is surprising what is revealed when photos are enlarged.

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Along the cycle Track

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and up into Gravel Hole Wood

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Getting our breathe back after the climb

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I thought this was a lizard then I realised it was a tree root

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Leaving Dog Kennel Wood

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The lazy tree - lying down

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The Great Crested Grebes are getting closer together.  A few Canada Geese on the Lake today

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The paths are still wet and muddy, here we are trying to find a firm spot.

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Levels still high

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Jacqueline had done well so far but she decided that it was time to cut the walk short so Carmel went with her for safety - blue route - up Snake Hill to the Barn.

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Cock Cabin Pond

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Today's walks

Michael Swarbrick