Speke Hall! All the signs said Winter opening at 11:00 but, after today's meander, it wasn't open and others were turning up (in their cars), turning round and leaving. Equally surprised that they couldn't purchase National Trust gifts from Speke Hall's Shop.
The walk today, shown in the image above, was 3.6799 miles and can be seen at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6161996
Starting from the Car park, we set off back along the drive, before turning into Stockton's Wood.
There is nothing quite like the smell of wood in Autumn.
Speke Hall was visible as we emerged from the woodland, crossed the entrance drive and walked around the edge of the meadow ahead of us.
The path took us along the edge of what must have been part of the airfield at one time and provided views across the Mersey. The refinery...
The one other thing we can be sure of when we walk at,or around Speke Hall,is the landing and/or take off of aircraft from John Lennon Airport.
The only disappointment was that Speke Hall closed but, Dobbie's Garden Centre provided shopping opportunities and lunch...
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