Blackburn. Rovers Vic Mike Anthony Mick and Danny. 5.7 miles

Another urban walk today, starting from Blackburn's Corporation Park.

Across the road from where we parked was this des- res

The power operated gates of which would be more at home on a far grander property.

Entering the park we make our way up to the top walkway, in search of the panopticon.

Here we are, but on a murky day like today, the view across the valley left a lot to be desired. 

Heading down through the park towards the town centre.

A baby squirrel keeps watch as we pass by.

This tree in such a prominent position looks like it's holding it's arms out and saying... How do you like my park?
We voted it tree of the week.

Once out of the park we make our way across town, skirting the outside of what was once Thwaites Brewery, now reduced to a pile of rubble and arrive at Eanam Wharf on the banks of the Leeds to Liverpool Canal

After a browse around the wharf, a relic of Blackburn's industrial past, we head west for a bout half a mile before leaving the canal and making our way back into the centre of town. Anthony had arranged for us to meet up with our friends, John, Martin and James at the Cathedral Cafe for dinner.

After dinner we bid farewell to our three amigo's and head back to the park.

An unusual artistic creation that we passed on the way. Is there a message that the artist is trying to get across?

Not far now, but uphill all the way back to the cars.