The first wood on the walk.
The start of Big Wood.
Entering the second wood on Windmill Hill.
I won't be tempted!
A possible lunch spot.
Industrial heritage for now!
Heading for the Bridgewater Canal.
Another possible lunch spot.
On the Bridgewater Canal towpath.
One of many Moorhens on the Bridgewater Canal.
The final section of the Bridgewater Canal on the first walk.
Back in Big Wood.
Distance: 3.6 miles.Climb: 315’.
Time: 1 hour 43 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.5 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Temperature: 7.8 – 8.6 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force: 2, just a 5.6 m.p.h. Gentle breeze
Group: Martyn and Mike.
An easy and varied walk, probably better done in the Summer months when the trees are in leaf.
Birds seen or heard today included: Common blackbird, Blue tit, European robin, Black billed magpie, Woodpigeon, Coal tit, Mallard, Moorhen, Common coot and Tufted duck.
The Afternoon Walk to the Walled Garden and More.
Snowdrops next to the path leading to the Walled Garden.
Catkins next to the path leading to the Walled Garden.
Looking through the gate into the Walled Garden.
Priory Cottages.
At the Ice House.
Tufted ducks and a Moorhen on the lake in Phoenix Park.
Distance: 2.7 miles. Climb: 157’.Time: 1 hour 11 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.7 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 2.2 m.p.h.
After leaving the Walled Garden, the rest of the walk had little of interest until we arrived back at the Phoenix Park and the Bridgewater Canal.
Overall, we were pleased that we decided to visit the area before putting it on the list of short walks.
On the way back, decided to use Mike’s Google Maps instead of the Sat Nav on my car. It took us straight to the Helter Skelter in Frodsham, where Mike enjoyed a pint of White Rat!
I had my usual pot of tea.
This will be put on the monthly short walk list in June.
See the February walks for further details.
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