Arriving at the canal path (Baker Way) south east of Christleton.
Cotton Farm Reservoir.
Tumbling water at the weir at Ford Bridge.
Reflecting on the site where DS nerly came unstuck!
Past exhibits at the Crocky Farm.`
Walk stats: Distance: 9.9 miles. Climb: 230'.
Time: 5 hours 2 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.4 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.8 m.p.h.
Temperature: 14.2 Celsius (mid-morning in the sunshine). Beaufort wind force: 0 -1. Calm to light air.
Group: Martyn, Sue and Michel, Roger, Nigel and Wendy.
This was a superb day for walking, warm and sunny, justifyng my return to walking in shorts.
As expected many of the field paths were muddy and / or waterlogged, but I didn't get too many complaints.
Lunch was taken at Salmon's Bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal, not the best spot for perching spots, but after 6,6 miles we were determined to make the most of what was around.
After lunch we had pleasant stroll along the towpath back to Christleton. No overall demand for an extension, so we took the shortest route back to Little Heath Pond and our caes at the start of the walk.
Birds seen or heard today included: Mallard, Black headed gull, Great cormorant, Moorhen, Coot, Housesparrow, Common blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue tit, Common chaffinch, Greylag goose, Mute swan Fieldfare, Common starling and European robin.
Arriving back at the car, Wendy presented us with chocolate cakes as it was her 21st birhday (again) earlier in the week.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Ring o Bells in Christleton where Weetwod, Peerless and Spitting Feathers (Sozzled Swan) were sampled. Each of us tried different brews.
We headed home in the car, leaving Nigel to retrace his steps back to Upton and home.
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I remember that gateway!
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