Ribble Bridges. More Photos

As we set off along the river, we soon met up with John, who had already done the walk once, but condescended to go round a second time with the rest of us.

The Old Penwortham Bridge, now used only by pedestrians and cyclists.

The obscure carved letters on the stone, inform you that you are now in Penwortham.

The entrance to the footpath and cycle route, on Leyland Rd.

Coffee break overlooking the old Preston Catholic College playing fields, now owned by Cardinal Newman College

The old Vernon Carus Mill down Factory Lane was originally  one of two cotton spinning mills owned by John Watson, the other being the Roach Bridge mill. Both mills needed a steady stream of cheap child labour which was supplied by orphanages. As well as  local children, it was said that there was also a supply from a foundling hospital in London.
See, A History of Walton -le- Dale and Bamber Bridge by David Hunt.

The charming hamlet? of Walton Green.

Is this to scare off cold callers?

This elaborate drinking fountain was erected by the inhabitants of Walton village in 1887, to commemorate the golden jubilee of
Queen Victoria. It was restored in 2002 by the Environment Agency, as part of the flood alleviation works.

Mike is extolling the merits of some healthy food that he'd brought for his dinner

The greylag goose and the feral farmyard goose are happy to
 co-exist and seemed to be in competition as to who could honk the loudest. 

The newer concrete bridge was designed to replicate the original Old Tram Bridge, which was a wooden trestle bridge.

Lets have a brew.

Paddy's gone to get the brews. Thanks Paddy

And so back to the cars for a piece of Mrs K's carrot cake.

A good walk, no boots and didn't even get me feet wet.

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