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Explored March 1st 2023. #235
The word 'karst' is the geological term used for these limestone cliffs, used here in its true sense and as a play on the word 'cast', meaning cause light or shadow to appear on a surface, as on the surface of the water here.
Photo: Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Taken on a bridge
On Easter Sunday me, Tracey, Herb, and two friends went to Delamere forest in Cheshire; about 60 miles from us.
We had a beautiful 3.8 mile walk through the beautiful forest before we enjoyed a picnic back at the car.
A lovely day it was too.
Delamere forest
Cheshire
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The street from the castle to town
The narrow street and pavements.
Just around the corner at the bottom are the beginning of the shops and town.
To the right is the brewery and then onto the convergence on the rivers Derwent and Cocker.
Just behind me is the castle.
Cockermouth
Cumbria
At Watergrove reservoir
Yesterday had a poor weather forecast of a grey damp day. Sure, it started off like that but by lunchtime it was beautiful.
Me, Tracey, & Herb went for a walk around a reservoir that we’d never been to before. Watergrove reservoir at Wardle near Rochdale.
It was a really lovely walk. The 2.39 mile walk took us 1hr 13mins, with Herb sniffing plenty along the way and us taking in the scenery.
The reservoir has an interesting back story too…
lancashirepast.com/2019/09/01/watergrove-reservoir-and-dr...
It turned out nice yesterday! ️
Me and Herb had a walk around Hollingworth lake yesterday. It’s just a 2.2 mile walk.
Hollingsworth
Rochdale district
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… but the car park was much closer 😄
Yesterday we visited the farmers’ market, with family, at Hoghton Tower, we then enjoyed a pre-booked afternoon tea. A very nice day it was, except the weather didn’t cooperate.
Our afternoon tea was booked for 2.00pm, by 1.00pm it was raining and cold. My sister in law asked if we’d be able to have our afternoon tea earlier than booked. They were very cooperative, and our large circular table for 8 people was already reserved.
The afternoon tea was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed by all.
We made a couple of purchases at the market too… two beautiful Norwegian blankets. Mine has a design with stags on it, and Tracey’s has horses. Tracey also bought some honey.
When we came out of the afternoon tea all the stalls at the market had packed up and left.
Hoghton tower
Lancashire
Herb a Border collie 🐕
We’ve decided not to plant any flowers or veg in the raised beds this year.
A young border collie thinks that they’re his play things, cool resting areas, and agility course.
We can wait.
Herb in a raised bed
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Burnley
This is the first time in a number of years that me and Tracey have walked around this local reservoir.
From about 2005 - 2010 we walked around it regularly, for me almost daily. I once even fell in it when acting the goat with our Maremma Sheepdog, Kundzia, that we had then.
After around 2010 they stopped allowing access for dogs. For this reason Sam and Patches never went on this 2 mile walk.
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Kundzia
You can almost see Lancashire 🌹
Barkisland is in West Yorkshire near Halifax & Huddersfield.
It’s pronounced Bark-is-land not Bark-island… the locals will scoff at you for calling it Bark-island.
The M62 motorway is behind me as I took this shot.
At Quarry bank mill
Today we visited the National trust properties and gardens at Quarry bank mill, Wilmslow.
It didn’t rain, which was a real bonus; and there were some wonderful buildings to see.
Tracey and our friends had a tour of one of the houses… meanwhile Herb and I had a good walk back to the car for some water.
A really interesting place …
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-mancheste...
Cheshire
The tunnel
Taken on one of mine and Herb’s tunnel walks.
In a place known locally as ‘The Glen’… between Stacksteads and Waterfoot.
Lancashire
Portrait
Taken at home, Saturday 29th April 2023.
Our Herb growing up !
Stage light edit on the iPhone 14 Pro Max
Stacksteads
Lancashire
… and it’s new
Great workmanship by the two lads that made it.
More expensive (in terms of hours spent making it), well done to whoever decided to have it done this way, especially when it’s often a race to the bottom for spending.
Hollingworth lake
Rochdale
#Snapseed
#HDR
A friendly boy 😀
Yesterday we went to visit Tracey’s friend in the village of Blacko (Blacko is the next village to Barrowford… my home town).
She has a lot of animals… 3 Alpacas, Donkeys, miniature donkeys, horses, and Valais blacknose sheep.
The Alpacas were quite interested in Herb. Herb was more interested in them when there was a fence between them. The three alpacas had recently been sheared and their wool sent off (to be mixed with another wool) to Scotland, and hopefully made into a jumper.
Apparently, when you get alpacas you get three of them!!
Blacko
Lancashire
Our Herb with one of his many expressions ☺️
As he was sat next to me on the couch.
If we’re hanging washing on the line outside, Herb will steal items and run off with them … as pups do; So we have to leave him in the house… whereby he sits on the couch and watches us out of the window… he stays there until we return indoors.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
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Anglesey
On Saturday me, Tracey, and Herb walked the Coppermine trail at Almwch.
A 2.40 mile circular walk.
We tried to work out how many times we’ve done this walk… we didn’t know.
But now four of our dogs have walked this with us… Kundzia, Sam & Patches, and now Herb.
www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en/things-to-do/activities/amlwch...
Anglesey
Wales
Herb watching me watching him
He’s growing up quickly. Meeting other dogs and wanting to play; meeting humans and is great.
Turning out to be a lovely boy.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
On a hillside dividing two fields
Me and Herb pass this wall regularly.
It is a beautiful example of an old dry stone wall. You’re able to walk on both sides of the wall, which we usually end up doing. Dogs must be kept on a lead on this side of the wall, there can from time to time be sheep in the field.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
At the Grane, Haslingden
Me, Tracey, and Herb enjoyed our stroll around the main reservoir last week.
It’s a good walk around it. Stick to the path though; or beware of the adders.
Grane road
Haslingden
Lancashire
Mid morning
Me and Herb did a couple of laps around this reservoir on Wednesday morning.
3.88 miles from the car park and round a couple of times. It’s just under a half a mile walk from the car park to the reservoir… through a wooded area. It’s a nice hike.
Burnley
Lancashire
A nice 3.5 mile walk.
Yesterday me and Herb had a walk around this body of water, along with three good friends and former work colleagues… George, Mick, and Scott.
I’m in regular contact with each of them but hadn’t seen each one for long enough. It was good to catch up… anyway another walk is being organised 😄
I took this shot from the car parking area above Scammonden. You can see the M62 motorway to the right of the photograph.
Scammonden is just outside Huddersfield.
West Yorkshire
It’s the only life I know
Snow on the lane as darkness descends and the temperature plummets.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Behind Acre mill - Stacksteads
We’ve had a lot of rain and high winds this week.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
#HFF
A new cattle grid has been installed on our regular evening walk.
Easy for foot traffic to use with the metal gate on the left.
Herb finds it no problem 😀🐕
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Styal, Wilmslow
It has stunning brickwork, in English garden wall bond. I’ve gotta say though that some rules of bonding are not strictly adhered to.
Beautiful buttresses too.
Cheshire
At Towneley park
We’re having wonderfully beautiful weather lately; but it’s too hot for our four legged friends with their fur and paws on hot surfaces.
We walked in the cool woods early this morning.
Burnley
Lancashire
At Portmeirion
A crooked twisted beautiful tree, caught in the winter sun.
Seen on a walk around the woods at Portmeirion, on New Year’s Day!
Wales
Stacksteads
Another photo along one of our walks.
Herb’s half brother, Mac, lives at the visible house to the right of the house with the big white gable.
Same father, different mother.
They’ve met a few times. Mac is 3 year old.
Lee Quarry in the background
Edited in Snapseed.
Lancashire
We weren’t allowed through the gates
The owners live in at least part of it.
Apparently every now and then it’s open to visitors.
A woman in town told us that “us peasants aren’t allowed in”. I detected a bit of animosity.
I took the shot with my hands through the wrought iron gates.
There’s a notice on the gates telling deliveries to phone one of two numbers, and they’ll come out and open the gates.
A beautiful castle from what I could see.
Cockermouth
Cumbria
We like the walk around it
The Hollingworth lake walk is becoming quite a regular one for Herb and me.
Something like a 12 mile drive from home, and £2 to park the car for 2 - 4 hours.
Tend to meet some friendly people (and dogs) on the way round.
Makes for an enjoyable afternoon out.
Hollingworth lake
Rochdale
At Portmeirion
If you take the scenic walk near the coast and into the woods, there’s lots of great sights. Wellies may be needed 😂
Portmeirion
Wales
Bright for winter !
Placed absolutely perfectly for us, outside our property.
Lighting the lane and helping mainly passing foot traffic.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Herb, at home
Sometimes one ear pops up like in the photo. It’s usually his left but can be his right ear.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Edited in Snapseed
Swiss sheep
This breed seem to be super friendly.
One poked its nose through the gate, and he & Herb sniffed at each others’ noses.
Amongst other things these sheep need to have Black noses and knees.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valais_Blacknose
Blacko
Lancashire
In his parka
We had quite a snowfall overnight in the usual tropical weather of northern England!
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Enjoy this 1.0-mile loop trail near Galena, Illinois. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 33 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/illinois/horseshoe-mound--2
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