Showing posts with label Darwen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Darwen. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 January 2014

New Year's Day Walk

Whilst the lazy b**gers of my household slept yesterday morning I took myself 
off for a walk with the pup!

It's lovely to have an epic walk in the area you live rather than getting in the car - 
I saw something I have not seen before, just by taking a detour ;-)

My local park is split into two areas by a road, one I walk regularly, 
one I haven't been to in a while....Olly absolutely loved exploring!
Wooden sculpture's (my Nephew's will love these)!
A place to rest! If you can jump high enough....
Lovely detail - reminded me of Alice in Wonderland
The area I live is very wet due to water running off the Moor's,
we have lots of waterfalls, brooks & streams
"Just throw the stick!"
Walking further I found these - had no idea what they are!!
Of course! Wallpaper tree's - all in traditional designs -
 look closely and you can see brushed & hammered metal detail. 
They reflect the light & shadow beautifully.
 I bet they look different again on a sunny day.
Now, please allow me to indulge my love of Olly! :-)

Thank's for dropping in - 
Who else walked on New Year's Day?
XX





Thursday, 3 October 2013

Weekend Wanders

Ggggrrrrr...late with this post on account of sporadic internet.

I had a lovely walk with Mr.L and Olly on Sunday to a local landmark - 
Darwen Tower.

The tower stands atop the hills on the West Pennine Moors overlooking the small town of Darwen.

When I have been away and catch that first glimpse of it proudly standing there 
I sigh and think "I'm home!"

It can be seen for miles around and when you make the effort to go to the top you are rewarded with the most amazing views for miles around. 

Obligatory Trig point.
Here she is!! Lovely new top on her after her old one blew off in one piece a few years ago!
Someone was there before us! :-)

 
Always windy up here! Bad hair day...
 Olly doing what he does best - SPRINGING!

It's a pleasure to visit places on your doorstep.
What local landmarks do you visit?
XX