Breezy Burbo Bank – Hesketh Park
A breezy but refreshing day took us to see the Iron Men at Burbo Bank before heading out the equally peaceful Hesketh Park, north of Southort. Here are some snaps
Category: Day Out
Yarrow Valley Country Park – With mud
We’d not been to this refreshing and open space before so on the recommendation of my Nephew, via my Mum, we headed out one Sunday to the environs of Chorley. The weather was mixed but we did get some lovely autumnal views in the low … Continue readingYarrow Valley Country Park – With mud
Saunter Round – Sutton
Now owned by the Forestry Commission, Sutton Manor is an area of recreational space on the site of the old Sutton Heath Colliery (some wonders can be seen on this site). a place which used to employ 1600 and dig out 300,000 tonnes of Coal … Continue readingSaunter Round – Sutton
Knowsley Woods – Croxteth Hall II
Despite being noted as “II” we have been to these wood and County park many time snow during the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic and are still making the most of the locality to get out for some fresh air and exercise. So here are just some … Continue readingKnowsley Woods – Croxteth Hall II
Charming Chester and its Cathedral
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic clipping our wings we took a day out to visit a real old favourite of ours, Chester. the day was bright and great for taking pictures and as it happened the Cathedral had free entry so an opportunity not to be … Continue readingCharming Chester and its Cathedral
Knowsley Woods – Croxteth Hall
Whilst continuing in lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic, we are still making the most of the ability to get out for some fresh air and exercise. We are lucky to have some beautiful ancient oak woodland near us so have been exploring, here … Continue readingKnowsley Woods – Croxteth Hall
Calderstones Park – Autumn Colours
Autumn time is great for natures colour so we headed off to Calderstones Park with a macro lens to capture it. It was the first time I’d been to the park, and wasn’t disappointed with what was on view. Hope you like this selection of … Continue readingCalderstones Park – Autumn Colours
Formby – October Picnic
We thought we would repeat our earlier visit, this year, to the National Trust venue of the pinewoods of Formby point. We were not as lucky with the weather but we still managed to follow the wonderful red squirrel walk, have a mini picnic and … Continue readingFormby – October Picnic
A Bracing Walk – Helm Crag
A miniture but still an enjoyable fell, the ‘Lion and the Lamb’ just out from Grasmere was completely empty when we went up it the other day. Helm Crag as it’s formally called is only 405 meters but is one of the most easily recognisable … Continue readingA Bracing Walk – Helm Crag
Formby – A Warm February
With record temperatures, we headed to the coast and joined the crowds of folk flocking to the beach and the pinewoods of Formby, Merseyside. Being British and considering the usual breeze that accompanies any visit to the local coast, (and of course considering it was … Continue readingFormby – A Warm February