| Walk: | Alongside motorway, Derby Hill, over and alongside railway, Weeton Road at Crook't Tree Brow, Greenbank farm. Over motorway, Greenhalgh, Kirby's Farm, Weeton Road nr. Stanley Bank, Pub | ||
| Start Point: | The Eagle and Child | Grid Reference: | SD 384 387 |
| Distance: | 5.7 miles | Ascent: | 300 feet |
| Time: | 3.25 hours | ||
| Weather: | Warm and sunny | ||
| Comments: | 30 people met for the walk. Though a
local walk for many people no-one remembered having done it before!
As can be seen from the photos there were a number of crops growing
in the fields which often meant a detour round the side of the
field. Excellent meals, well served were enjoyed by all who stayed to eat. |
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Weeton with Preese
Deep in conversation
Elizabeth, our leader
Alongside Church Road, Weeton
Joan traverses a rickety stile
Stewart and Joan B report a problem
Crossing a field newly sprayed with liquid manure!
A bridge crossing
Ian points the way
Crossing the Preston to Blackpool railway
Zag zigging up the embankment
A Blackpool bound train crossing the footpath
Up a bit of a n'ill
A bridge through the blossom . . .
and then a wheatfield
Refreshment time
A breakaway group
No - Not on to the M55
Strolling through another wheat field . . .
and onto a rough track
Barley
Wheat
On the edge of a wheat field
Buttercups and blossom
Our back marker
A gate past its sell by date
Swarbrick Hall
A Jet 2 looking for Blackpool
Start and dining location