Boxing Day Health Walk - Tuesday 26th December 2017
Photos by Sheila, John & Margaret - Please click on photos to see a larger one
Twenty-one twalkers who were rewarded with a lovely walk.
Keith's observations/summary of the walk:
" . . . I couldn't possibly let the Boxing Day get-together pass without expressing my thanks for such a thoroughly delightful walk, with special mentions for John & Margaret for their considered guidance, and the kindness of the catering team who provided the much appreciated alfresco refreshments in the car park afterwards. The spirit and conviviality of the group was so evident, we were even commended by passers-by! As one might imagine after the indulgences of Christmas Day, the park was very busy with a greater number of exercisers and dog walkers than usual, but the most charming sight was all the bright & shiny new bikes and scooters being rode by little bundles of clothing, which I presume contained excited little children(?). There certainly was a nip in the air, with smatterings of hail lying about, but thankfully the forecast of rain proved incorrect and, as if by magic, the clouds parted and the sun shone for our tailgate party at the end. Lots of happy, smiling faces and bucket loads of good will - it simply doesn't get better than that! Many thanks again for your company everyone. Roll on Thursday! . . . "
Photo 1 - John Photo 2 - Sheila
Gathering in the Car Park, the Barn was closed for the week,
Photo 3 - Sheila
A group photo before
John, John W was the walk organiser/leader with Margaret W with back marking, led the gay company off into the Pinetum and down Cardiac Hill, over the Wooden Bridge and along the Cycle Track to Sheep Hill Lane.
The walkers crossed the road and climbed up Sheep Hill to cross back at the top into Cam Lane
They walked passed the Ponderosa down to the Kissing Gate into the Field
Photo 4 - Sheila
Walking along the Field
Photo 5 - Sheila
along the path, still Cam Lane,
Photo 6 - Sheila
the Lake coming into view and down to
Photo 7 - Margaret
the other Kissing Gate
Photo 8 - Sheila
to the Lake.
They walked round the Lake,
Photo 9 - John
down the Long Steps, round the Picnic Area
Photo 10 - Margaret
and across the Stone Bridge climbing up Snake Hill back to the Car Park
Photo 11 - Margaret Photo 12 - Margaret Photo 13 - Sheila Photo 14 - Margaret Photo 15 - Margaret Photo 16 - Sheila
Where refreshments were enjoyed and as Keith said above " . . . the much appreciated alfresco refreshments in the car park . . . "
Photo 17 - John Photo 18 - John Photo 19 - John
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Today's walks (Red Main Line).
Today's walkers - Allan, Brian C, Carmel, Cheryl, Christine H, Dennis, Geoff T, Joe H, John W, Keith, Lawrence, Maggie, Margaret W, Michael M, Pat R, Peter H, Rabia, Roseanne, Sheila T, Sylvia & Yvonne & Sally, Peter's dog
Compiled by Michael Swarbrick with information supplied by Carmel, Keith, Margaret, John and Sheila
Cinder Path Cuerden Hall Hawksclough Farmhouse Cam Lane
The Chorley Walks.
