Penwortham. More Photos

Out of the car park on Hill Road, right and right again onto Valley Road.

A short stroll brings us to the path alongside the river, from where we headed towards Penwortham Bridge

Go west young man

One of several wood carvings adorning the river bank. We are entertained at this juncture, by John W telling us one of his better jokes.

The wise old owl.

A couple of conveniently placed benches. 

The River Ribble at low tide

There was an abundance of wild birds occupying the sand banks and mud flats. Here are a couple of unidentified waders looking for a tasty morsel.

Leaving the river we head inland, past United Utilities pumping station to the nearby farm, where we adjourn for lunch. Arriving at this lunch venue later than the others, I find them all perched on collapsible stools, except for Dave who I observe with some concern sitting on the doorstep of an open caravan. The farmer driving his tractor, twice passed by as we ate our lunch. I was sure he was going to stop and confront Dave, but surprisingly he didn't.
It was only as we were leaving that I found out that the caravan belonged to Dave. My apologies Dave for even dreaming that you would take such liberties

Off on (is that bad grammer ?) our way again. We soon reach Howick Cross Lane where we turn left towards Liverpool Rd

Has this tree got a large canker, or a large cancer ?

Having crossed the A 59 we follow a long straight path, with the new relief road linking the Hutton roundabout to the Booths roundabout, under construction on our right, and All Hallows Catholic High School on our left.

Emerging from the said path we are confronted by a very busy road junction which we had to cross.

Having all got safely across, we follow the footpath along side the road passed Booths to Cop Lane. Turning left at Cop Lane we proceed for approx 100 yds before crossing over the road and entering a footpath alongside the slip road to the by-pass. After about a quarter of a mile we arrive at an entrance into Hurst Grange Park. The main footpath from here came out by the cemetery and car park, where we were all invited to partake of Martins excellent shandy.
DK