Cockerham to Galgate

Our walk today began from the large community car park in Cockerham Village. Our friend Mick had come over from the Fylde to join us and was waiting for us when we arrived. The  spots of rain on the windscreen as we travelled here didn't bode well. The rain wasn't forecast to fall till around mid day and it wasn't yet 10.30.

Turning right just after the village pub brought us to Willey Lane. A name destined to cause amusement for young and old alike.

Rumor has it that after today John will be joining the rest of us and digging his winter pants out. After all it's the autumn equinox this coming weekend, and the end of summertime. But watch this space.

The rain although not gone away is keeping us guessing as we find our respective seats to have our morning brew. The makeshift seats were scattered about.

                               I know when i'm not wanted. I can take a hint. 😉

A recently harvested crop of sweetcorn in a large field we had to cross, made following the route of the footpath difficult to follow, and we finished up on the wrong side of a fence. Doh!. But we were not the first ones to have made the same mistake. The bottom length of barbed wire had been vandalised by others. Honest it weren't us!! We just took advantage of

it.

                            Back on the right track again we head for Ellel Grange.

Ellel Grange, was bought by Peter Horrobin and his group of followers. It is an International

None Denominational Christian Organisation, founded by Peter but now in 30 countries around the world.

On reaching the Lancaster Canal there was no way down to the tow path from the bridge, so we had to continue on to the next bridge along.

We are now at the junction where the canal coming from Glasson Dock meets the Lancaster Canal. The bridge we are crossing is over the Glasson Canal. The Lancaster Canal is just to the right.

There are three sets of locks on the Glasson Canal prior to its junction with the Lancaster Canal.

We will return to the junction of the canals after dinner, but first we will follow the Lancaster Canal to the next bridge along. Galgate Bridge.

Galgate Marina.

John assures us that we will be able to shelter while we partake of our vittles.

The promised shelter comes courtesy of Galgate bowling club. John and his wife Val being bowlers themselves, know of this one and others where we have been able to shelter from the rain in the past. Well done John.

Back at the canal junction. We now follow the Glasson spur for a few hundred yds.

This canal is very tranquil without any traffic to disturb the peace. Anthony had heard on the radio that the locks have been locked to conserve water.

               Sheltering again from the rain in a barn while we finish our flasks. It is not far from here back to the cars. When we got back, the car park was very busy with parents picking their kids up from the village school, but by the time we had got out of our wet gear most of the cars had gone.

                    A wet walk at times but still very enjoyable. Thanks John.

                                                                        DK