Yet another Sunday where it is cloudy, and a high chance of rain. We had already had some heavy showers and a hail storm.
We decided to combine a number of sections from other walks and set off towards the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
A cold wind but again, with some thought, I decided on what I hoped would be the route with the wind behind us most of the time.
Ducks became very excited, when we reached the canal, but sadly we didn't have anything for them. Thinking about it, we never have anything for them.
A couple of Moorhens were the only other birds we saw until we branched off the canal tow-path across the Cricket/football ground. Here gulls were "treading" the pitches for worms. A bit like river dance.
A light shower fell as we crossed the A59 for the third time (once under it on the towpath).
Then past the shops and then down beside the playing fields of Maghull High.
It's a long time since Chris and I worked there!
Crossing the metal bridge we turned left along the lower level of the Cheshire Lines footpath. If you decide to follow our footsteps, I suggest you take the higher path as the gate at the end may not be open,as it was, thank goodness, for us. A heron flew up and settled ahead of us,a number of times before heading off towards Switch Island.
Yes it was then across the A59 again, under the M58, twice...
...and then the Merseyrail line before heading across farmland and through the yard at Wood Hall Farm.
Along the drive to Brewery Lane.
The hedges along this section were well maintained.
Having crossed the Leeds Liverpool Canal again...
...it was under the M58 and turning right into and along the edge of Balls Wood.
By now the sky had cleared and the sun was out. With the M58 to our right we crossed Leatherbarrows Lane and heads towards the Mobile Phone Mast off Moss Nook Lane.
The berries on the redwood bushes,looking like glass beads...
...were attention grabbing as were the long-tailed tits and the wren.
Crossing farm land and through another farm we emerged onto School Lane. Here we followed the original route over the Merseyrail line and turned right onto Moss Lane.
Taking a short cut across the park/playground between Ribble Avenue and Gilpin Avenue we completed the 6.2609 mile loop.
An enjoyable local walk that ended in Sunshine and a trip to try out the new Costa Coffee near Maghull Square.
If you haven't tried it you should!
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