TheRiver Bollin.
Look at theMedievel cross at Styal.
Crossing the Giant's Cliff bridge over the River Bollin.Walk stats: Distance: 9.5 miles; Climb: 621'.
Time: 4 hours 31 minutes; Walking average: 2. 6 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Annie H., Michel and Sue P.
Today's group was a very select little group. Tito was still in Italy, Dave J and Sylvia were sunning themselves on the Northumberland coast, Richard was on Imogen watch with her Nativity and Celia had a better offer!
Weather wise we couldn't ask for more. Bright sunshine for most of the walk, with blue skies to match. The location of this walk could have meant that we were fighting the tourists, but after leaving the car park we only saw two men and a dog all morning. The walk alongside the River Bollin was surprisingly up and down, involving quite a lot of ascending and descending steps. This was quite a varied walk and would have lots to offer as Spring walk, just as the trees were coming in leaf and perhaps the river flow was not so great. The walk went very close to Manchester airport, but very few planes seemed to disturb the air on this occasion. One plane did go only a couple of hundred feet above. Lunch was take by Ross Mere, where we basked in sun washing a couple fishermen. We didn't see them catch anything, although their keep nets were in the water. Towards the end of the walk we crossed The Carrs, an area of open land much frequented by dog owners, several of which seemed to have four or more dogs!
Birds seen or heard tody included: Carion crow, Blackbird, Robin, House sparrow, Blue tit, Woodpidgeon, Coot, Grey Heron, Mallard, Mute Swan, Sparowhawk, Nuthatch, Jay and Great Crested Grebe.
After walk drinks were taken at The Ship Inn in Styal. It wasn't the best pint of Cains that I have tasted, but the Young's Winter Warmer was OK.
After walk drinks were taken at The Ship Inn in Styal. It wasn't the best pint of Cains that I have tasted, but the Young's Winter Warmer was OK.
No comments:
Post a Comment