Thursday, 15th May 2014

Walk: Coke Ovens, Crown Point, Clowbridge Reservoir, Singing Ringing Tree, Cliviger
Start Point: Towneley Hall car park Grid Reference: SD 851 306
Distance: 8 miles Ascent: 1,340 feet
Time: 4 hours
Weather: Sunny and mild
Comments: A pleasant walk starting out along the Wayside Arts Trail and visiting Burnley's Panoptican. The cafe at the end of the walk was too good to resist before returning to the car.

Coke oven - a decorated replica of a brick kiln by artist Julie Miles

Cowslips

Autumn - one of four sculptures representing the four seasons at Wholaw Nook

Clowbridge Reservoir

A couple of butterflies . . .

settle together - probably male orange tips

Children's contribution as we approach . . .

the Singing Ringing Tree, the Panoptican chosen for Burnley . . .

as part of the project to erect a series of 21st century landmarks across East Lancashire . . .

with the aim to involve local people in enhancing their own surroundings

Mum and young baby . . .

with its twin nearby . . .

taking advantage of the large rut for shelter

Decorative back gate in Cliviger . . .

and a few gardens away - time for forty winks

Approaching Towneley Hall . . .

where the woodland has some interesting features . . .

and a war memorial

What a display!

Main entrance

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