Orrell Water Park. More Photos

The start of this walk was a place that none of us had ever been to previously.

A multitude of ducks and geese had been awaiting our arrival

Harry and John in catch up mode

These individuals were of a more noisy and aggressive nature than the geese by the lake 

Time for a brew and a tummy warming cup of fire water.
Thanks Martin.

A log of wood, colonised by "Coriolus Versicolor".
I.D. courtesy of Google

Approaching our destination. "Billinge Beacon"
The view from the top was hazy, but Fiddlers Ferry power station was just visible in the distance.

This water filled dell provided us with some shelter from the cool breeze while we had lunch.

We wondered what on earth these sheep were eating before being informed by John that they were turnips.

There were three of these structures in a field, about 100yds apart.
It was suggested that they were probably, ventilation shafts for mine workings. (Any other suggestions).
DK