I live just 2.2 miles from my Mum.
I walked to her house on Sunday and if my memory serves me right it's the first time I have made the journey on foot from my current house.
It's a walk which passes through the industrial part of my town... the chemical works, river and canal...
...and the last battle site of the English Civil War in 1659.
I took these images on my return journey... the Trent and Mersey canal in the village of Barnton.
The canal here enters Barnton Tunnel... which is 572 yards long.
Just across the road this is the view I had walking down the hill towards the River Weaver...
... this is whats left of the chemical works on Wallerscote Island.
At the bottom of the hill is this building... it used to be the Red Lion pub.
It 's is now an antique shop and auction house.
A view of Winnington Works from the swing road bridge as I crossed the River Weaver navigation.
The famous Anderton Boat Lift is just a few hundred yards up river.
This looks like it belongs on a railway line... the buffer for the swing bridge.
After crossing the swing bridge over the Weaver navigation I crossed Winnington Bridge which passes over the original route of the River Weaver
This is the site of the last skirmish of the English Civil War during 1659.
This is the site of the last skirmish of the English Civil War during 1659.
This commemorative plaque can be seen on the stone wall in the centre of the bridge.
I then passed the chemical works... in its heyday this was I.C.I. the biggest employer in Northwich.
Polythene was discovered here in the 1930's.
Winnington Park Recreational Club
The cricket pitch is now also used for hockey and junior soccer.
The pavilion rivals some of the county grounds in the UK... I.C.I. really looked after it's workers.
Now owned by TATA the factory produces soda ash... used in the production of detergents and toothpaste.
Nearly home this is the new Medical Centre and adjoining pharmacy.
Less than 200 yards from my front door... well placed as I get older.
Across the road from the Medical Centre are the sports fields of Moss Farm.
The new cricket pavilion of Northwich Cricket Club was funded by them selling their old town centre ground to property developers. Moss Farm is also the home to our public swimming pool and the headquarters of the Cheshire Football Association.
Only 2.2 miles of walking that took just 30 minutes to complete (each way) but I enjoyed it enough to share.
oh, that's cool that you're so close to your mum. :) looked like a beautiful day to walk it. and a nice sprinkling of recreational fields in with the industrial sections, too.
ReplyDeletelaughed at your 'getting older' comment. ha!
A very interesting journey. I'd be happy to have the canal on my doorstep.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting mix of structures along the way! From factory buildings, to lovely homes on a lush hillside.....an interesting view and use of the land along the walk:)
ReplyDeleteGreat walk Andrew!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteFantastic walk. Loved every minute of it.. Thanks for taking us along!
ReplyDeleteAndrew, you have so got to get in closer to that chemical factory for photos, there is something to very alluring about derelict buildings.
ReplyDeleteFab images though.
Shaun
Superb walk. I do love the boats!
ReplyDeleteGreat documentation of your journey. Your photos are so crisp.
ReplyDeleteWell done Andrew, it is a lovely house or cottage where your mother lives, and down on the canal, its like dream. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteI liked your "well placed" comment regarding the medical center. You just keep on walking and most likely will not have a need for their services. But it may be in your best interest to drop in every once in awhile and say "I'm Andrew and I live 200 yards down the road" just in case.
ReplyDeletelooks like the perfect day to walk to your Mum's place Andrew. I love the photo of the Trent and Mersey canal especially. Interesting tour around your part of the world; thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew...Thanks for sharing this ..I am jealous that you have green grass though!!
ReplyDeleteI do like the river travel ..still fasinates me!!
Grace x
Thank you for sharing your walk. I agree with Shaun, there is a lot of great photo opportunities closer to the buildings, reach out there and grab some the next time to pass this way again. Great walk!
ReplyDeleteITs great that you know the history of your area...I think its important in order for us to realize our own connectedness to the history...A great walk about!!
ReplyDeleteFascinating tour--all that in just 2.2 miles! Love your photo of the swing road bridge, particularly. Quite unusual--at least to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful walk, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you did share these Andrew. Always good to see the areas other bloggers live in.
ReplyDeleteLove Sinbad's comment lol
A grand walk. I like the contrast.
ReplyDeleteI love the last picture. The house in the first shot looks idyllic. Cheers, Ruby
ReplyDeleteI just love the little house and yard on the opposite bank on the top shot. Lovely indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo nice shots today. Thanks sharing
ReplyDeleteYou sure demonstrate the contrasts well in these shots.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, do you have a nice walk on foot to the mother. And yet you could shoot on the way so many beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your walk to your Mum's house :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a lovely walk. I would LOVe to be able to walk to my parents house but almost 2000km is a very long way!!
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