Tockholes and Roddlesworth

We parked our cars on a small car park close to the Royal Arms on the Tockholes Road. Crossing over the road we set off through the woods. Some of the trees had begun to shed their leaves, giving the paths an autumnal appearance.

This lone mountain biker was not a native to this country, though where he was from I'm not sure. John, as John does, cordially asked him if he could take his photograph, which he smilingly agreed to.

We found a pleasant spot by the river for our morning coffee. The gentle sound of the water tippling over stones and the lack of wind in the trees made it a place to remember.

Leaving the shade of the woods behind, we set off along an uphill path which eventually led us to a farm where a young horse came cantering over to meet us.

The horse turned out to be rather nervous, backing away when we tried to make friends with it.

               But it did take a keen interest in photography.

               Dinner time in the peaceful setting of a graveyard

       From this direction Darwen Tower resembles a space rocket.

This long, steep and stoney path, leading down to Sunnyhurst Wood and Earnsdale Reservoir, was a hazard for anyone not sure footed, even in dry conditions and at this time of year.

A final coffee stop before making our way back to the car park and Martins refreshments. Thanks Martin.