What a contrast to my walk over the same ground on 21 December 2017!
Instead of December’s deep mud we were hampered only by stinging nettles and hard, lumpy ground.
A call to JJ suggesting a walk tomorrow drew a blank. It had to be today. So again at very short notice we set off on another lovely day, but not too hot for an enjoyable short walk. We may even have found a path that JJ hadn’t walked before. Just a small one.
Here he is examining a gatepost from where the header picture was taken. It must once upon a time have supported a substantial gate. I find it hard to picture that scene, given the current view of a buttercup meadow.
The lumpy ground was due to cattle and horses tramping in the mud that has now magically vanished. The horses look a little happier in their temporarily mud free environment.
After quite a long time in the open, we returned to the ginnels of Altrincham, before heading past JJ’s children’s old school and across the busy golf course.
King George V Pool is situated in a secluded spot by Timperley Brook. A haven for wildlife.
Here’s our route - 13.3 km, with minimal ascent, taking us 2 hours 40 minutes. And that includes a stop for cake.
A very satisfying little jaunt. Thanks for the company, JJ.
3 comments:
Are those the same horses JJ was using on the TGO?
I couldn't possibly comment Conrad!
It was a nice little stretch - only slightly marred by the very high pollen count. Sue's deicious fruit cake more than made up for that though.
Thanks Sue - and Martin for making the walk happen :-)
My pleasure JJ, thanks for your company.
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