Another Stroll to Dunham Massey and back

This is another 'repeat report' cataloging yet another stroll beside the canal to Dunham Massey and back, a 13 km walk taking about two and a half hours.

Beyond Seamons Moss Bridge the towpath gets very muddy at this time of year. It's a shame that the proper re-surfacing of the Bridgewater Way route seems to be on hold. I can't find evidence of a 'Plan'; perhaps it's a secret.

We passed a large barge moored not far from Dunham Massey. The picture shows raindrops in the water, but it didn't really rain until we got back to Timperley, from where Richard and Jenny had a wet ride home, and I had a wet visit to the empty Spar shop.

As usual, we left the towpath by the Swan with Two Nicks. Closed at the time, so we used one of their picnic tables for a coffee and cake break.

The red deer we saw recently still adorn the entrance to Dunham Massey Hall.

And the towpath in Dunham seemed to be even more muddy on the return journey.

Near Altrincham, the extensive grounds of the Linotype Works are now filling up with new housing. I wonder what will happen to the main building and the tower?

We were home with bragging rights to show off to about twenty other 'Sunday Christmas Walkers' when we signed in to our traditional Christmas quiz, which sadly this year couldn't take place in the cosy confines of the Crispin Inn in Great Longstone. A variety of kitchen/living room/study, etc venues had to suffice for this. However, the pictures were appreciated, and will form the basis of my next posting.