Quernmore. At the northern end of the Trough of Bowland.

                   

                       The car park was in the middle of nowhere, if there is such a place.

I was undecided whether to wear my winter coat today, or not. But the cold chill that greeted us as we alighted from Mikes car, made the decision for me. It was definitely colder than back home.

The broad grassy path was reminiscent of parts of some of the National Footpaths. But in the foothills of the Trough of Bowland, who would maintain paths like this one? 

                      The milky winter sun had made no impression on parts of the path.

There was some puzzlement about what was the purpose of this, what can I  call it? A monument? but surely a monument has to be dedicated to someone, or some event. Anyway it is now dedicated to the place where the Meanderthals stopped for a morning brew on 25 November 2021

              There were only two stiles on this walk, both like this one very robust.

There was a definite drop in temperature as we descended into this valley, through which a minor river flowed. The river acted as a defining line between Arctic and almost temperate conditions.

In order to reach the more temperate side of the river there was a choice of not one but two bridges, neither of which would have conformed to Health and Safety standards. So Martin took the third option, wading across the ford.

                                                 Dinner time on the sunny side.

One of a few isolated farmsteads, which could prove to be harsh places to live in the depths of winter.

John, looking like a lost sailor.

Danny had brought some bird seed with him. This pair of gorgeous birds that where pecking away in a field, paid little interest in us, until some seed was sprinkled over the wall. The plumage on both birds was just stunning.

A bit further along the road on the opposite side, This longhorn bull left off from it's grazing as it watched us pass by.

The walk was not a very long one this week but nevertheless a very enjoyable one. 

Thanks John. DK