Lifeboat Road Formby Beach

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#22 - 3.21Km Lifeboat Road, Formby Beach

#liverpoolwinterwalks Meander 

(26th February 2019)

Yesterday we combined a visit to "The DaisyChain" - http://www.seftoncancersupport.org.uk/ - a Sefton Cancer Support Group that's a registered charity based in Formby and serves the population of Sefton. 

"The DaisyChain provides support to Cancer Sufferers and their Carers, attempting to fill support gaps alongside other voluntary groups in Sefton and the Merseyside area."

Providing...

• Friendship and a listening ear
• Emotional and moral support
• Experience of cancer
• Caring and home visits
• 24-hour telephone contact

As for our walk, we started at the junction of Kirklake Road & St Lukes Church Road.

That's unusual for us, mainly because the parking at that end of the coast, was run by Sefton Council; now it's the National Trust, so for us FREE PARKING!

"I'm sure we'll be visiting that end again."

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If you've been to Lifeboat Road, Formby Beach, and /or done the 3.21Km walk in Lifeboat Road, Formby Beach, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

It would be nice to see what others think about Lifeboat Road, Formby Beach and what it has to offer.

Thank You!

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P.S.S. Disclaimer: I don't have any relationship (financial or in exchange for services) with any of the items that I post. 

"I post about walks and/places to visit, that I either like doing and/or visiting myself and have found them  worth sharing with locals and/or visitors.Go on, try them out I'm sure you'll enjoy them!"

Ainsdale Sand Dunes, National Nature Reserve (23rd February 2019)

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#21 -  5.22Km Ainsdale Sand Dunes, National Nature Reserve 

- (23rd February 2019)

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As many will be aware, I'm having a weeks break from my Chemotherapy and, feeling better already; 

"Today we set ourselves quite a big challenge."

Yes it was another enjoyable walk from Freshfield Station, where we parked our car, to the Bar Mio for lunch, a distance of 5.22Km.

Nice to see so many others enjoying such a beautiful Pine Forest with even more signs of spring during our walk.

"So we completed 5.22Km in total contributing to the 5.7Km, 9468 steps done by 14.49hrs."

Arriving at Bar Mio - http://barmio.co.uk/ - was a very welcome, I don't think I'd manage much further.

Drinks
- Chris enjoyed a Latte and 
- I had Beck's Blue (Another non-alcoholic beer that's popular with other pubs)

Food options were good and good value for money.

- Chris opted for soup of the day - Mushroom Soup  and
- I had Ham, Tomato, Mozzarella Panini

The environment, as you can see, was very pleasant and the staff friendly, helpful and efficient.

After lunch we caught the train, back to Freshfield; 

If you visit Ainsdale Sand Dunes and/or Bar Mio, or have already visited Ainsdale Sand Dunes and/or Bar Mio do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

Thank you.

P.S. Disclaimer: I don't have any relationship (financial or in exchange for services) with any of the pubs that I write about. 

"My posts are there to raise awareness of the places we visit and to share our experiences."

Newsham Park 3Km Winter Walk #20 Vidcast

4.06Km Newsham Park Meander

#liverpoolwinterwalks

(11th February 2019)

Not included within the "Winter Walks" but no reason why it shouldn't have been. 
You can access the route at https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-newsham-park-run-route/

As with the previous 6 winter walks, this was very enjoyable, especially as it was warmer today and the sun was shining. 

At the end of the walk we stopped at the Lake View kiosk for a drink and a snack (KitKat)

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"It would be nice to see what others think about Newsham Park."

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Meanders with the Drewes

Meanders with the Drewes

Vidcast #19

A total of 9.26Km/5.75 miles for our
"Meanders with the Drewes" (10th February 2019)

Jan and Dave came  to visit us, a lovely surprise, and we enjoyed meanders together. 

1. Dodds Park
2. Crosby Beach and
3. Harteys (for Breakfast)

Our walks were very enjoyable and included meals at Lakeside Cafe and Hartleys.

Weather was mixed,cold and windy for the first couple of days but warmer and sunny today.

"As you can see, the spring flower were very pleasant"

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If you've been to Dodds Park, Crosby Beach and/or Harteys do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

"It would be nice to see what others think about those places."

Thank You!

3Km Otterspool #liverpoolwinterwalks Meander #17 (4th February 2019)

3Km Otterspool Meander

#liverpoolwinterwalks 

 (4th February 2019)

I was very unsure that a 3Km walk was possible today as the side-effects of my Chemotherapy are lasting longer and breathlessness & tiredness the main issue.

It was cold again today but under wind and/or with the wind behind us, it was very pleasant in the sunshine.

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If you've been to Otterspool, and /or done the 3Km walk in Otterspool, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

"It would be nice to see what others think about Otterspool and what it has to offer."

Thank You!

Sefton Park 3Km Winter Walk #15 Vidcast

3Km Sefton Park Meander

#liverpoolwinterwalks 

(28th January 2019)

A different start to today's "Liverpool Winter Walk" as Chris and I met up with Phil Green (Communications Officer Liverpool City Council) for a video interview about our "Liverpool Parks Winter Walks". 

"Looking forward to seeing the end result."

To say it was cold today, would be an understatement and by the time the video had been recorded we had to go to the "Boathouse Kiosk", a small glass-fronted building by the lake, which serves a selection of coffees, ice creams and other small snacks, to warm our hands on a hot drink.

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If you've been to Sefton Park, and /or done the 3Km walk in Sefton Park, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

"It would be nice to see what others think about Sefton Park and what it has to offer."

Thank You!

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston (26th January 2019)

Vidcast #14

3.16Km Brockholes Nature Reserve 

(26th January 2019)

Today I drove to the Brockholes Nature Reserve to enjoy a meander in a pleasant environment, albeit a little traffic noisy from the M6.

Our walk took us from the car park up to the "standing stones" past walkways out over meres, lakes, pools, etc., and to our right, the River Ribble.

We were both please to see the "Long Horned Cattle" used to maintain the environment.

We went into "The Look Out", one of many hides; I was annoyed with myself having forgotten my monocular!

The hide had lots of information available for visitors.

We continue down to the River Ribble and headed upstream and back to the spectacular "Floating Visitor Village", the first of its kind in the UK, bringing you as close to nature as possible. 

The Visitor Village hosts a Welcome Centre, an activity room, the Lakeside Reed Bed Restaurant, The Nest gift shop and Coots, which is the perfect place to get a quick snack.

We went to the Lakeside Reed Bed Restaurant and enjoyed a large cake and a drink, however the other Food options were excellent and very good value for money.

"As you can see, the
environment was very pleasant"

After our "snack" we headed off home, remembering to pay on the way out.
we also spotted our first Pussy Willow bud of 2019.

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"It would be nice to see what others think about The Nature Reserve."

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Calderstones 3Km Walk #12 Vidcast

Vidcast #12 

3Km Calderstones Park 

#liverpoolwinterwalks

(21st January 2019)

Today’s Meander was within the 94 acre Calderstones Park, in South Liverpool.

"Probably the nicest of our Park Walks"

A true Meander as the 3km route wound around the park. An ideal way to view what’s available.

After our Meander we visited the The Reader Cafè for lunch.

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If you’ve been to Calderstones Park do share your experience, positive and/or negative in the comments.

“It would be nice to see what others think about this Liverpool Park and what’s available.”

Thank you!

National Trust Nature Reserve, Formby (20th January 2019)

Vidcast #11

2.47 Km - National Trust Nature Reserve, Formby

(20th January 2019)

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby

Today is our 46 Wedding Anniversary and I wasn't sure how far I'd be able to walk again as the chemotherapy side effects  seem to be lasting longer this time round.

As it happens, everything was fine and as you’ll see it was a very enjoyable walk.

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If you've been to the National Trust Nature Reserve in Formby do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

"It would be nice to see what others think about the Reserve at Formby and its surroundings."

Thank you.

Milbank Lane Meander

Vidcast #10 

2.70Km Millank Lane Meander 

(17th January 2019)

I wasn't sure how far I'd be able to walk today as my chemotherapy side effects was mainly tiredness.

We had been waiting for a delivery of my Healthcare products (no you don't want the details!) but, as they hadn't arrived I set off, on my own, hoping Chris would be able to join me later.

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If you've been down Millbank Lane, Maghull, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

"It would be nice to see what others think about Millbank Lane and its surroundings."

Thank You!

3km Everton Park #liverpoolwinterwalks Meander

Vidcast #9 

3km Everton Park 

#liverpoolwinterwalks Meander 

(15th January 2019)

To say this was challenging for me, is a bit of an understatement.

Lots of ups and downs, steps etc.

However the 3km Meander was very enjoyable with stunning views of Liverpool, the River Mersey, Liverpool Bay, The Wirral, Wales and more.

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If you've been to Everton Park do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

"It would be nice to see what others think about this Liverpool Park and its views etc."

Thank You!

Medication collecting and back along the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Vidcast #8 

Boots for Medication 

+ Leeds Liverpool Canal Meander 

(14th January 2019)

For a change, today's plans didn't change.

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If you've walked along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, from Shop Lane Swing Bridge to Green Lane, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

"It would be nice to see what others think about this part of the Leeds Liverpool Canal."

Thank You!

Meander along Crosby Beach & Lakeside Adventure Centre for refreshments.

Vidcast #7 Crosby Beach Meander
+ Lakeside Adventure Centre
(13th January 2019)

The plan was just to go to Crosby, walk along the Beach and back and to grab a drink and a bite to eat, before heading back home.

After our refreshments, we ended up walking back through Adelaide Gardens; mainly to escape being sand-blasted, if we'd gone back along the beach.

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If you've walked along the Crosby Beach, from the Crosby Leisure Centre to Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre and/or had food/drinks at the Adventure Centre, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

"It would be nice to see what others think about both."

Thank You!

Canal Meander and Scrummies for Lunch

Vidcast #6 Leeds Liverpool Canal Meander + Scrummies Cafe
(12th January 2019)

Our plan was just to go to Maghull Square, along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and to grab a drink and a bite to eat, before heading home.

We ended up extending the Meander and had lunch at Scrummies Café (down near Maghull Station)

Our 6th "Maghull Meander's Vidcast" was to large to embed within the blog, so try this link - View vidcast

If you've walked along the Leeds Liverpool Canal,in Maghull and/or had lunch at Scrummies Cafe, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

"It would be nice to see what others think about the Canal and/or Scrummies Café"

Thank You!

A haven for wildlife & ideal for quiet Meanders

As we are Meandering quite a lot, all part of my coping with Chemotherapy, I need to catch up with the Vidcasts I've produced already during 2019.

Yes, those who follow me on Facebook will have seen 9 Vidcasts already; however this is my...

Vidcast #5 Ruff Wood, Ormskirk
(11th January 2019)

Ruff Wood is central to Ormskirk, adjacent to Edge Hill University's campus and can be accessed by car or on foot via Vicarage Lane or Ruff Lane, both of which surround the west side of the site.

We drove to the woods and enjoyed the walk; we extended the walk by walking through Edge Hill University's playing fields.

Here is my fifth "Maghull Meander's Vidcast"...

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If you've visited Ruff Wood, Ormskirk do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

It would be nice to see what others think about the wood and the remains of the  old quarry, as well as any wildlife you may have spotted

Thank You!

2nd Winter Walk in Liverpool Parks

3km Walk in Walton Park

Vidcast #4 Walton Hall Park #liverpoolwinterwalks (8th January 2019)

Yes it's our second "3km Winter Walk" inspired by Liverpool Parks Website - https://liverpool.gov.uk/winterwalks.

We enjoyed our first "Winter Walk" at Stanley Park and therefore was looking forward to a similar experience.

See what you think!

My fourth "Maghull Meander's Vidcast"...

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If you've visited Walton Hall Park, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

It would be nice to see what others think about the parks in Merseyside

Thank You!

Spice Top-Up!

So Vidcast #3 Matta's International Food Visit; Spice Top-Up (7th January 2019)

We were getting low on spices for my "Saturday night Curries" and there was a need to top-up.

Since being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, we hadn't been into Liverpool for about 4 months; apart from Hospital visits so this Meander and Shop was a bit of  an adventure...

1. a walk to Maghull North Station
2. train into Central Station, Liverpool
3. a walk up to Matta's International Food
4. spice top-up and then...
5. the reverse home.

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If you've given the Matta's International Food a try, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

It would be nice to see what others think about the shops we use

Thank You!

Wednesday Walk & Pub Lunch is Back!

Wednesday Walk & Pub Lunch is Back!

It was 2016 when I last posted a Wednesday Walk & Pub Lunch, in my "Maghull Foodie" Blog.

Chris and I decided  that it was time to revisit and see if things had changed- especially positions in the Pub League Tables.

So on the 2nd of January we planned a walk and the first Pub Lunch was to be at The Frank Hornby, in Maghull.

You can read and see more about this at https://maghullfoodie.blogspot.com/2019/01/yes-were-seeing-if-league-table-has.html 

So Vidcast #2 The Frank Hornby (2nd January 2019)

Here is my second "Maghull Meander's Vidcast"...

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If you've given the Frank Hornby Walk and a Pub Lunch a try, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

It would be nice to see what others think about our "Wednesday Walks and Pub Lunches"

Thank You!

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!

I can't believe that it was the 28th August 2016 that I last posted details of our Meanders.

I know that one of the main reasons was we were revisiting the walks we enjoyed and, as readers, repeat posts were hardly engaging!

So what's changed?

Well I've decided to become a vlogger (video blogger)  and post some of my Video podcasts of our Meanders; combining the audio component of podcasting with visual media. 

What am I using to create my Vidcasts?

I'm using Clips (an iOS App) - https://www.apple.com/uk/clips/ - that makes Vidcast Creation Easy for Anyone! 

You can find out more about Clips via my "What DL is Happening?" Blog at https://acljohn.blogspot.com/2019/01/very-easy-video-creation.html - the post also includes a tutorial video.

"I've already created 6 Vidcasts from our Meanders, Wednesday Walks & a Pub Lunch, #liverpoolwinterwalks and visits to cafes etc. but I wont bombard you with them all at once."

So Vidcast #1 Stanley Park (31st December 2018)

Inspired by Liverpool Parks Website - https://liverpool.gov.uk/winterwalks - we decided to give these 3Km "Winter Walks" a try (One a week probably).

So here is my first "Maghull Meander's Vidcast...

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If you've given the Stanley Park Winter Walk a try, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments. 

It would be nice to see what others think about our "Maghull Meanders"

Thank You!