Walk:	Denham Hill, Hough Hill, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Croston Farm, Cuerden Valley
Start Point:	Home	Grid Ref:	SD 574 225
Distance:	9.3 miles	Ascent:	700 feet
Weather:	Cold and clear	Time:	4.5 hours
Comments:	The weather was too good to stay indoors so I did a quick local walk to Denham Hill and along the canal before returning home. The canal had a thin layer of ice on which some of the ducks were found. Others enjoyed the clear water near the lock gates.

 

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Denham Quarry

 

From the trig point on Hough Hill . . .

 

the views across to a sunlit Preston were clear

 

Someone is at home - but the canal is frozen . . .

 

with the ice acting like a mirror

 

Not speaking today!

 

It's best to stand on one leg and hide your head in this cold weather

 

A dashing Mallard shows off his plumage

 

Don't know what these are called . . .

 

but this one looks a bit huffy

 

The Canada Geese enjoy some clear water . . .

 

and the overflow provides a good spot to stand

 

Alternatively, you could try a bit of grass

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