Macclesfield Forest Saddlers Way.
Tegg's Nose from Hacked Way Lane.
Time to discard some of their outer clothing.
Lambs basking in the warm sunshine.
The start of the delightful path through this part of Macclesfield Forest on the way to Charity Lane.
Not Bluebells, but a variety of Forget-me-nots.
Bluebells in Macclesfield Forest above the path to Charity Lane.
More Bluebells above the path to Charity Lane.
Bluebells above the path to Charity Lane.
Shutlingsloe Bluebells the path to Charity Lane.
Descending Charity Lane.
St. Stephen's Chapel in the Forest.
Leaving the Trentabank Picnic Site after lunch.
Looking across Ridgegate Reservoir towards Tegg's Nose.
So many Dandelions gone t seed.
Just one Dandelion head that's gone to seed - the beauty of nature.
Bottoms Reservoir from Langley.
A few ducklings on Bottoms Reservoir.
A male Mandarin duck on Tegg's Nose Reservoir
A female Mandarin duck on Tegg's Nose Reservoir
The start of the steep Gritstone Trail Path that leads up the Tegg's Nose.
A good splash of Bluebells on the south west slopes of Tegg's Nose.
At our age, you should never miss an opportunity for a rest!
Where does the Gritstone Trail start and finish?
Take a close look at this bench and you will find the answer.
Rebels at the top of the short cut.
Tegg's Nose and Bottoms Reservoirs from the top of Tegg's Nose.
No comment.
Old machinery on Tegg's Nose.
Boys' toys!
A final liik at the old quarry machinery.
The rock left behind when the quarry stopped working.
Time: 4 hours 55 minutes.
On the move walking average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Overall walk average: 1.4 m.p.h.
Temperature: 13.5 Celsius at the start. 17.6 Celsius as we approached our lunch spot and we were walking in the war sunshine. 13.2 Celsius s we crossed Tegg’s Nose towards the end of the walk. Path.
Beaufort Wind Force: 0 – 2. Not much wind today, but it did reach a 5.2 m.p.h. Light breeze as we crossed Tegg’s Nose. westerly Light breeze.
Group: Martyn, Mike, Nigel and Fran.
Arriving at the start, I opened the boot to realise that I had left my Leki at home. Thankfully Mike allowed me to use one of his, otherwise I don't think I would have made it up the step Tegg's Nose Path at the end of the walk.
This was a really good day for walking, not too hot, not too cold and very little wind. This walk was chosen because a knew parts of Macclesfield Forest was good for Bluebells, and we weren’t to be disappointed today.
We spent so much time looking at wild flowers and listening to bird song that the walk today was more like a stroll, but this time of year is one to take in and appreciate all of creation.
Birds seen or heard today: House sparrow, Dunnock, Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Common blackbird, Carrion crow, Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Grey heron, Mallard, European robin, Woodpigeon, Winter wren, Skylark, Blackcap, Common chaffinch, Black billed magpie, Common buzzard, Eurasian curlew, Barn swallow, Common coot, Greylag goose, Canada goose, Moorhen, male and female Mandarin duck.
Several butterflies were seen, including Large white, Orange tip, Green veined white and Speckled wood.
Lunch was taken at the Trentabank picnic area in Macclesfield Forest, where we were able to choose from several had plenty of picnic tables. It was a little disappointing to find that the visitor centre and toilets were closed.
Some of the group hadn’t been across or couldn’t remember seeing the old quarry machinery, so a little more time was spent investigating them and reading the information boards by each machine. Distant views were very hazy, and a fair amount of time was spent attempting to identify whether or not we could see Moel Famau. On a clear day you can!
We arrived back at the car, having had a really good and enjoyable walk, having seen lots of Bluebells and other flowers
We finished the walk a little earlier than usual, which was good for me as I had The Waiting Room Prayer Meeting to go to in the evening. The others didn’t mind either, as we went straight home and they could then walk to their local Wealstone Bar in Upton.
We spent so much time looking at wild flowers and listening to bird song that the walk today was more like a stroll, but this time of year is one to take in and appreciate all of creation.
Birds seen or heard today: House sparrow, Dunnock, Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Common blackbird, Carrion crow, Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Grey heron, Mallard, European robin, Woodpigeon, Winter wren, Skylark, Blackcap, Common chaffinch, Black billed magpie, Common buzzard, Eurasian curlew, Barn swallow, Common coot, Greylag goose, Canada goose, Moorhen, male and female Mandarin duck.
Several butterflies were seen, including Large white, Orange tip, Green veined white and Speckled wood.
Lunch was taken at the Trentabank picnic area in Macclesfield Forest, where we were able to choose from several had plenty of picnic tables. It was a little disappointing to find that the visitor centre and toilets were closed.
Some of the group hadn’t been across or couldn’t remember seeing the old quarry machinery, so a little more time was spent investigating them and reading the information boards by each machine. Distant views were very hazy, and a fair amount of time was spent attempting to identify whether or not we could see Moel Famau. On a clear day you can!
We arrived back at the car, having had a really good and enjoyable walk, having seen lots of Bluebells and other flowers
We finished the walk a little earlier than usual, which was good for me as I had The Waiting Room Prayer Meeting to go to in the evening. The others didn’t mind either, as we went straight home and they could then walk to their local Wealstone Bar in Upton.
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