Pots & Pans

Date of Walk : Wednesday 25th July

Distance : 6.9 miles

Route : Binn Green - Greenfield - Uppermill - Saddleworth Church - Slade Rocks - Dick Hill - Obelisk (Pots & Pans) - Binn Green

This was another walk I had done before, but Beth wanted to go and have a look at the war memorial as I had mentioned that the name of one of our relatives was on it. We decided we weren't just going up to the memorial and back and made it into a circular walk which gave me chance to show Beth where I spent some of my childhood. It was a pleasant day with no rain (Yes that is correct!) although it was a little boggy in places.

Looking across Dovestones reservoir at the start of the walk.

This is where we are heading to eventually.

Beth in the stocks at Saddleworth Church. I don't think she'd be smiling if I was lined up with rotten fruit as a punishment.

Beth approaching Slade Rocks.

Saddleworth Church (where the stocks were) and beyond.

The main reason for the walk.

Dovestones Reservoir from a much higher viewpoint.

Flickr Album - Pots & Pans - 25 July 2007

Heavy Going

Date of Walk : Saturday 14th July

Distance : 6.5 miles

Route : Binn Green - Dean Rocks - Dove Stone Moss - Chew Reservoir - Dovestones Reservoir - Binn Green

Wanted to walk a bit further than this but waited for the decent weather to arrive, so it was 2 o'clock in the afternoon before finally getting going. The initial plan was to climb up to the top of Dean Rocks and then head over to Chew Reservoir and to continue from there. However, the land across Dove Stone Moss is generally made from peat so at times it was like walking through treacle!! By the time I got to Chew Reservoir my legs felt like lead and they felt as if I had done about 20 miles at this point. To show this point, the last time I did this walk I got to Chew Reservoir in about 90 minutes, and today it took well over 2 hours!!

Looking down to Dovestones from the path up to Dean Rocks.

The war memorial on Pots & Pans

It's so clear that you can see right into Oldham Town Centre.

The view from the middle of Dove Stone Moss.

The King of Tonga was here in 1981. Apparently he was in the UK for the Royal Wedding.

Flickr Album - Dovestones - 14 July 2007

What's That In The Sky?

Date of Walk : Sunday 8th.July

Distance : 5.8 miles

Route - Shaw - Grains Bar - Sholver - Besom Hill - Clough - Shaw

This was nothing spectacular apart from the sudden appearance of that great yellow ball in the sky at last. I had wanted to get my feet moving again but didn't fancy a total soaking. When it got to 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, the sun finally came out for a little and I decided I couldn't return to work on a Monday without a little exercise. It was just a short stroll from home but at least it got a little air into my lungs.

Looking across Besom Hill

Looking across the wonderful views of Shaw!! (Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit!!)

Tameside Football Walk

Date of Walk : Sunday 1st.July

Distance : 18.5 miles

Route : Mossley - Ashton Utd - Curzon Ashton - Droylsden - Hyde Utd - Stalybridge Celtic - Mossley

This was the walk I had previously mentioned in my blog. It is a pretty long walk and it is fairly tough as the majority of the walk is on roads or canals. The weather didn't help with various rainstorms during the day, although apart from one deluge near the end, the outcome was probably better than had actually been forecast. For a slightly more detailed report, read my other blog.

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