St Mary the Virgin Church, Bosley.
Bosley Cloud is getting closer!
or
"I don't believe I think I can sere Moel Famau."
A better view of Jodrell Bank telescope in the distance.
A few Canada geese (>50 in all) heading for the Macclesfiekl Canal.
The aquaduct is ahead with Sutton Common mast on the skyline, it's time for us to leave the towpath.
The canal aquaduct over the River Dane can just be made out through the trees.
Sadly it asks us to remember four workers who lost their lives in an explosion at a nearby Mill.
Walk stats:
Distance: 9.1 miles. Climb: 1070.
Time: 4 hours 41 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.3 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Temperature: 11.7 to 14.32 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force. 2 / 3 Light to Gentle breeze, but for much of the walk we were sheltered from any prevailing winds.
Group: Martyn, Ed and Mike.
A good day for walking, quite warm and verry little rain on the forecast. In fact I didn't where a waterproof jacket throught the walk, others did!
hading for Bosley Cloud, the only thing of note were the Snowdrops and Catkins, remindng us that Spring is here.
the gentle climbup the east ridge of Bosley Cloud was marked out by a well defined path letting you know exactly where they wanted you to walk.
Having declined our usual lunch spot before reaching the Macclesfield Canal as being too muddy, we eventually found an unexpected spot on the tow path, a set of canal planksthat we just about managed to perch on with legs tangling!
Mike and Ed had the best views, looking towards Bosley Cloud and being entertained by two horses one of which went too close to an electricfied fence and made a lot of noise ast ran off.
I had only a happy bush to look at, although In a way I did watch a farrier treating a horse.
After lunch we had the long stretch along the towpath of the Macclesfield Canal, easy going, but not a lot to distract us, although Bosley Cloud seemed to be following us!
Birds seen or heard included: Greenfinch, Bluetit, Great tit, European robin, woodpigeon, Black billed magpie, carrion crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Mallard, Canada goose, Wood nuthatch and Moorhen.
We arrived back at the car, having had a good walk and looking forward to some liquid refreshment at the Stamford Bridge Country Inn where Hyde's brews were on offer. Lowry Bitter and Original bitter were sampled (by me after getting home), A pot of tea was my tipple at the Stamford Bridge today!
I even arrived home i time to watch the Newcastle and Liverpool match.
A good day for ll, Liverpool, Chester and even Everton all won!
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