Sunday, 2nd December 2012

 

Walk: Denham Hill, Top o' Lane, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Crostons Farm, Cross Keys Drive
Start Point: Home Grid Ref: SD 574 225
Distance: 7.3 miles Ascent: 700 feet
Weather: Dry and cold with some sun Time: 3.5 hours
Comments: After a very cold night many of the fields were frozen but after crossing back over the motorway some parts were soggy and very muddy due to heavy animal traffic. The ducks on the frozen parts of the canal were fun to watch, especially as the females spent some time chasing off the males. An enjoyable walk on a crisp winters' day.

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Quite good condition for a redundant stile

 

Race you to the top of the hill!

 

I usually take the route above the quarry . . .

 

but today I explored the lower paths . . .

 

and found some large rock overhangs . . .

 

before climbing to the trig point

 

Trying to be artistic . . .

 

with some wintry scenes

 

Posing for the camera on the grass . . .

 

or on the ice

 

Can we join you?

 

A few ducks enjoy a section of water that hasn't frozen . . .

 

while the horses prefer to stay dry

 

Ring a ring a ....

 

Reflections

 

The large basin provides a stopping point before entering Johnson's Hillock locks . . .

 

and is the perfect spot to watch the ducks . . .

 

where there there are some great reflections . . .

 

with lots of ducks . . .

 

in different poses

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