A great walk today, P very chuffed and rightfully so. 8 miles the furthest she's walked since her knee replacement. This is a good circuit, much quieter than similar routes in the lakes. Parking's cheaper as well!! We choose to walk widdershins....
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| This is the curiously named "Lock Bridge", the old track climbs from here to reach.. |
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| The derelict farmstead of Newhouse Farm, other than a few walls and gatestoops this building is all that remains. |
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| A well defined track descends to the River Hodder and the relatively new footbridge. |
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| Once across the river the path climbs to another ruined farm this one is Collyhome Farm. The view is back to Newhouse Farm. |
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| A bit more climbing brings you to what would have been a very wet section, Fortunately its received some flagging...I thought I was on the Pennine Way for a moment! |
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| Beyond the flag's you follow the remains of a light railway, built during construction of the dam in the 1920's. |
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| The old rail bed leads to the fishing lodge. Although it was the first day of the trout season I believe, it was very choppy for the anglers braving the conditions. |
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| This was built as offices for the Fylde Water Board, it is now flats...and very nice to. |
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| The draw tower from the dam, looking back across the reservoir. |
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Open fields and then a little bit of newly felled woodland led us back to the car, a final look back across Stocks Reservoir.
A highly recommended amble. |
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