Sunday 8 January 2012

Delamere Forest................................... a winter visit to Blakemere Moss

I continued through the forest towards Blakemere Moss.
We have had a lot of rain recently and I wanted how it has effected the pool.

Blakemere Moss was drained around 1815 supposedly by prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars during the 19th century and was unsuccessfully planted with oak and later with Scots pine.
In the 1990's the trees were removed but the stumps remain.

The water level had risen since my last visit in October.
This was the path through the forest before the trees were felled and the dams removed
Under a grey winter sky it had lost some of it's magical prehistoric appearance.

I have added a few of my images from 3 months ago to show the changes.
The first 2 are taken from the same spot as the ones above.



If you want to view Octobers post it is here...  LINK

 I made my way back through the forest...

... to the switchback road where I had left my car.
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33 comments:

  1. Joop Zand8 January 2012 at 14:25

    Nice place Andrew..... i like these pictures.

    Greetings, Joop

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  2. Nancy8 January 2012 at 14:32

    Amazing transformation. I imagine the wildlife will adapt quickly. :)

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  3. eileeninmd8 January 2012 at 14:34

    Lovely series, Andrew! I looks like a great place to hike and bird. Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  4. grammie g8 January 2012 at 14:46

    Hi Andrew...What a difference a season makes ...I do enjoy seeing the look of winter scenes, things that you can't see in summer !
    Good for the water to be up!
    Liked the bummpy tree in yesterdays post!!
    Grace

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  5. Bob Bushell8 January 2012 at 15:19

    Good to look at the water levels. It is so brilliant to go there.

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  6. TexWisGirl8 January 2012 at 15:34

    i love the tree in the 2nd to last shot. lucky you and all your RAINS!!!

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  7. ADRIAN8 January 2012 at 15:40

    It is a fantastic place. It does need light. I'll be back.

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪8 January 2012 at 15:53

    That looks like an old and ancient forest you were walking through.

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  9. holdingmoments8 January 2012 at 15:58

    Interesting to see how the water levels have changed.

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  10. NatureFootstep8 January 2012 at 18:09

    I have to say I like the summer version better. :)

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  11. Shaun8 January 2012 at 18:55

    I Do like you lead in lines on those photos, the stumps above the water line is a particular favorite.

    Shaun

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  12. Jeanne8 January 2012 at 19:12

    Such a difference between seasons. I expect this is a great place for bird siting. Am investigating this more in Texas, as it looks so fun. Have a lovely weekend, Cheers, Jeanne

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  13. Art8 January 2012 at 19:18

    Lovely series, I enjoy it very much!
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  14. Carole M.8 January 2012 at 19:51

    nice walk Andrew; great photos. All those wintered trees make great statements

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  15. Maude Lynn8 January 2012 at 20:56

    That next to the last shot is my favorite. What a cool tree!

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  16. MoiCLouLou8 January 2012 at 21:05

    Sad all these trees that were cut... Do you know the type of tree in the picture before the last one? Love this tree.

    Nice pictures, but as on said, I prefer the pictures that were taken earlier.

    Thank for sharing,
    Louise

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  17. barbara l. hale8 January 2012 at 21:28

    Those pics of the water with the "pathway" through the tree stumps are really something else. And the old tree trunks and roots are wonderful!

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  18. The Glebe Blog8 January 2012 at 21:41

    Great photos Andrew.
    One thing I have noticed since coming back to Scotland is that the forestry commission are much more responsible these days.Here in Scotland they also have a project by the name of 'Community Involvement in Private Woodlands' to try to encourage biodiversity and good management of failing forests.

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  19. Rose8 January 2012 at 21:46

    Kind of a strange place...not sure how to explain what I mean...but I am really drawn to it.

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  20. jeanlivingsimple8 January 2012 at 23:31

    It is interesting how the place has changed. Nice pictorial, Andrew.

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  21. Laura~Pretty Pix9 January 2012 at 00:30

    It does look prehistoric. Wonderful images and series, Andrew. Thanks for sharing this fascinating place.

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  22. Inger-M9 January 2012 at 00:53

    Wow, it does look different in the various shots. It's amazing how water will change the landscape. I love those mighty big trees! Nice series.

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  23. Michelle My Bell9 January 2012 at 01:27

    Evening Andrew :)
    How I enjoy visiting your blog!
    I know you don't display "awards" - but nonetheless, pleas take a moment and come see what I think of your blog site.
    http://aabeautiful.blogspot.com/

    Much Love & Peace

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  24. Rohrerbot9 January 2012 at 03:28

    Looks like a fun stroll here. Great shots!

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  25. cieldequimper9 January 2012 at 07:23

    Looks like water was badly needed...

    Happy New Year!

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  26. Unknown9 January 2012 at 07:32

    What a fascinating place!
    It is so eerie to see those tree stumps and the path to the middle of the lake.
    Wonderful shots!

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  27. Ruby9 January 2012 at 08:59

    Too bad the trees were felled. very interesting pictures.

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  28. The Herald9 January 2012 at 09:22

    Interesting to see how, in just a few months, the landscape can change so dramatically...[;o)

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  29. Cuby9 January 2012 at 11:57

    I have arrived here via Crafty Green Poet. I don't know Cheshire at all except by signs on the M6! Your photos are both interesting and informative and this one raises questions about woodland/forest management. Will visit again.

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  30. Unknown9 January 2012 at 13:49

    I would love to walk there. Love the previous post too.

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  31. Pantherka9 January 2012 at 19:58

    Stumps, tree trunks ... beautiful!

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  32. Melbourne Australia Photos9 January 2012 at 22:25

    Wonderful images of quite an amazing place!

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  33. Sallie (FullTime-Life)11 January 2012 at 03:24

    Very interesting to have the contrasts from the different seasons on one post -- a great idea. Beautiful place and what a change over the monoths.

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