B Walk at Uppermill
Walk Leader: Les Gibson
Total Distance: 7.6 miles
Total Ascent/Descent: 1380 ft approx
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Todays Route. click to enlarge |
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This 7.6 mile treck is very scenic with canal and riverside walks, a duck pond is also an attraction. After passing a canal boat wharf we make our way along paths and through fields towards a very rewarding climb to 'Pots and Pans', where the views on the right day are stunning.
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Morning sunshine dispersing the autumnal mists at the start of our walk |
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Reflections on a calm canal |
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Glorious Autumnal colours delight the eye. |
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The beacon on top of 'Pots and Pans', which we will visit in the afternoon |
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Some lovely paths with fantastic views [a few muddy patches as well!] |
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'Pots and Pans' and Alderman Hill with the mill pond in the foreground |
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Les tries to move one of the 'pots' out of the way. |
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Our final descent from the memorial with Uppermill below |
This lovely walk has only one stile to negotiate and different views at every turn.
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