Firwood Fold
I’d not visited Firwood Fold for a while, certainly not as a start of a dog walk. Just as I parked an ominous black cloud came across, thunder cracked and … Continue reading
American Skunk Cabbage
I dont know if one can get excited about the appearance of such a plant, but to me this is one of the signs of Spring well on its way. … Continue reading
The Institute
Our afternoon walk a couple of days ago took us up through Barrow Bridge again. The bank way into the village from Lightbounds takes one to the “Workers Model Dwellings” … Continue reading
Barrow Bridge Post Box
It’s been a bit wet about here recently. Even our walking Hound has at times refused to put her nose out of the door. So walks have had to be … Continue reading
Finishers Arms and Pool Place
On the way up to Doffcocker Lodge, our local nature reserve, the walk takes the dog and I through an old part of this side of Bolton. This is Pool … Continue reading
Smithills Coaching House
If Smithills comes up in conversation, it often does as I live close by, local people usually say “I went to Smithills Coaching house for a wedding reception or party”. … Continue reading
Halliwell Hall
While the country seemed to be out on the roads over Easter, I’ve stayed local and explored a bit of the history of the area. For such an urban town, … Continue reading
Forest Road is washed away
A wet day today, the first rain for ages. So I stayed local around Smithills area. At the back of my house is a wooded area, the remains of … Continue reading
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