Thirteen SWOG walkers set off on Wednesday evening from The Carrs in Wilmslow for a 9km stroll around the environs of Styal, Morley and Lindow Moss. We soon crossed the River Bollin - not exactly in spate - at Twinnies Bridge, pictured above.
The two hour walk, with minimal ascent, was devised by Pam and Paul, who ensured that everyone remained jolly enough to enjoy the extra distance compared with their 6km prediction!
There's not much more to say, except that it was a very pleasant, warm evening, and a delight to be out with the friendly crowd. You can tap on an image to access a slideshow, or skim through the captioned pictures below.
The weir at Styal, above, and the Mill Pond, below. How times have changed!
Pam leads the way through the meadow behind Styal Mill
Paul fails in his mission to hold the title of 'Tail Walker'
Styal Mill (part of) from the meadow
Quarry Bank House, home of the Mill Owner
Crops near Morley, near where the old boggy path and tatty farmhouse have been replaced by smart housing and a solid surface
Tonight's team near Lindow Moss
Black Lake - grebes live here, but tonight all we saw were mallards
Here's the route, one of many good walks in this area
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