| Walk: | Glasson Dock | ||
| Start Point: | Victoria Hotel | Grid Reference: | SD 446 561 |
| Distance: | 5.5 miles | Ascent: | 160 feet |
| Time: | 2.75 hours | ||
| Weather: | Fair with the odd glimpse of sun and no rain | ||
| Comments: | 29 walkers set out for this mostly flat walk. An interesting 'first half' along the coastal path to Cockersands Abbey and then back via a minor road and fields to the canal. Then back to the pub where we were joined by 4 walkers who had 'done their own thing'. | ||
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Getting ready for the 'off'
Glasson Dock Marina
Sea-going port at Glasson
and the coast path at Cockerham
Pointing out an item of interest . . .
and everyone checks it out
A view towards Sunderland Point
Lighthouse off Plover Hill
Joan's party with Pilling in the far distance
Seeking shelter at Cockersands Abbey
Six Ramblers all in a row
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Cockersands Abbey (premonstratension)
Sorry, closed today
Lighthouse and Abbey ruins
A friendly foal
One of many stiles . . .
but this one was rather awkward
Canal creatures - small . . .
and great . . .
and one on the move
Masts reach skywards