| Walk: | The walk was an adaptation of the Adlington Circular walk and included Shawes Drive, the banks of the River Douglas, the canal aquaduct over the Douglas, and a stretch of the Leeds to Liverpool canal. The walk crossed briefly into Greater Manchester (Bolton MBC/Blackrod). | ||
| Start Point: | Bay Horse, Babylon Lane, Heath Charnock | Grid Reference: | SD 611 145 |
| Distance: | 5.6 miles | Ascent: | 325 feet |
| Time: | 2.5 hours | ||
| Weather: | Fine, sunny but cool | ||
| Comments: | The Adlington Circular is well-signposted with helpful information boards along the route. The leader altered the route, going up Rawlinson Lane to avoid a busy junction at Skew Bridge, and a walk up the golf course drive. | ||
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Goose talk
A rocket like mast on Winter Hill
Hanging about on street corners
Don't pull the gate yet!
Shawes Drive
Into the woods to see . . .
the autumn leaves
Approaching the Leeds to Liverpool canal aquaduct over the River Douglas
Movement on the Leeds to Liverpool
Moored canal-side complete with sun or rain protection
Canal reflection
Thirty odd bods heading for Hot Pot at the Bay Horse