We were now approaching Haigh Hall Plantations, where we spent many a Sunday afternoon (many,many years ago) with our three children and two dogs enjoying the fresh air and countryside.
So we were looking forward to stopping for a while on the bridge below, Haigh Park Bridge # 60, and harking back to happy family times.
Sadly, it was closed for repairs.
Sometimes we forget that the places we take for granted need maintenance!
This little side bridge, just below bridge 60, leads into a small basin which once had a boathouse. Apparently this was where goods were delivered for Haigh Hall.
The memory it holds for us is of one of our dogs racing exuberantly over the bridge, unable to stop, and landing in the canal. She couldn't swim so there was panic all round for a few moments till we fished her out!!
Haigh Hall, with it's magnificent grounds, was usually an ice-cream stop before we set off back through the woods. Such nostalgia on today's walk!
Peace, perfect peace on this last stretch.
A boat passses peacefully under Arley Bridge 64.
A lone swan with views of Rivington Pike in the distance.
Beautiful reflections in the water as we approach Bridge 67.
The weather has not let us down all day....still glorious!
Even Mr. Toad, our wildlife for the day, has come out to sunbathe!
Glimpses of the White Bear Marina under Bridge 69.
We have reached our destination, Adlington.
A few minutes walk to the station and we were on the train for home.
Distance today......18576 steps =7.33 miles.
Whew!!!
