A walk to Ashurst Beacon starting from Appley Bridge.
Walkers: John R, Paddy, Mike H, Mick K, Danny & Anthony
Distance: 6.75 miles
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| The start of the walk from Canal Bank (cul-de-sac) on the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Appley Bridge. |
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| A pause for a picture alongside the first set of locks on the canal. |
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| Morning coffee at a tranquil spot |
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| The secluded Prior's Wood Hall |
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| Can you see Blackpool Tower, Danny? |
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| Climbing uphill to the village of Dalton |
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| A very aptly named house - especially today! |
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| The monument marking the summit of Ashurst Beacon |
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| A greenhouse in the grounds of St. Michael's C.E. Primary School at Dalton. Note that the walls of the greenhouse are made from plastic drink bottles! |
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| These double headstones tell a tragic story. Jeffrey and Marian were born within 11 days of each other and died together in a tragic motor-bike accident while on holiday in France. |
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| St. Michael's Church, Dalton |
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| The Old Gatehouse next to the church |
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| Approaching the summit |
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| Butty time at the monument with its splendid views to Liverpool, north Wales and Snowdonia. |
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| An inquisitive black boar |
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| Stone Hall and farm |
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| Our route took us through a field of maize, about 8 feet tall in places! |
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| Back at Appley Bridge and the canal |
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| Our 'shandy-man' was under doctor's orders to rest today so Anthony stepped into the breach and provided a bottle of Diet Ginger Beer. VERY low alcohol content and very welcome! FOOTNOTE V V V V
Shortly, it will become compulsory for Meanderthals to carry, not only their ID but also their insurance documents, their prescription list, a compact version of their medical file, the statement declaring if they want to be resuscitated after a heart attack, stroke etc.
Consequently, a lot of paperwork will have to be carried when a Meanderthal goes out of the front door OR when he travels!
Specifically for this purpose, a special
"Meanderthal USB Memory Stick"
has been developed.
Take a look below....
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Blue Tooth technology to fit your lifestyle.
Expanded Memory can be arranged.
Something to chew on!
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