Saturday, March 30, 2013

Good Friday Walk

We set out to walk along the Trent and Mersey Canal from the Aston Marina.  I took you there around this time last year but then the weather was a bit warmer and we walked right to the Nature Reserve and back over the fields to the village of Aston before returning to the marina.  Yesterday was bright but very cold so we didn't walk as far this time but it felt good to be out in the fresh air.


All the snow seemed to have disappeared from the towpath which was a bit muddy in places.  Up above us lapwings flew and then descended into the fields on the opposite side of the canal - I tried so hard to photograph one but they almost completely disappear once down in the grass and scrub.  We also saw buzzards circling above the trees and a skylark or two.

I love these mile posts along the canal.  At Aston it would seem that we were equidistant from Shardlow and Preston Brook

In the distance we could see the village church as we turned onto the towpath and made our way past the lock.

Several boats passed in each direction on their way along the canal

It was great to see the lambs in the fields

They got quite close to the water, I was worried that in their youthful exuberance they might fall in but instinct told them when to turn back.

The dog on board this vessel was fascinated by everything it could see and kept crossing from one side to the other so it didn't miss anything.   It was a lovely walk even though a short one and nice to get out of the city and away from the crowds to find a bit and peace and quiet along the waterway.


I hope you all enjoy the Easter weekend.
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  1. Plain Jane30 March 2013 at 15:45

    Well it could be you walked right past the back of my house but not sure that you got as far as Stone. Then again I had to do a double take at the picture of the black rabbit at Trentham - he looks suspiciously like Mr Ned on a day out! Looking forward to mooching on through some of your posts x Jane

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 11:54

      Hello Jane - we walked the other way towards Burston but have walked from the centre of Stone out towards Aston on a previous walk. Is Mr Ned your pet rabbit? Perhaps he fancied a day out at Trentham. Hope you enjoyed mooching:)

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  2. Simone30 March 2013 at 16:23

    How lovely to see the lambs although I am rather drawn to the black sheep! The mile posts along the canal are a great idea - you can see how far you have travelled and how far you have to go! x

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 11:55

      The black lamb seemed sturdier than the white one he or she was a bit scruffy too:)

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  3. Ruth Kelly30 March 2013 at 16:53

    Bless you and your family on this Easter weekend.

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 11:56

      Thank you. Blessing to you and yours too, Ruth:)

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  4. Diane30 March 2013 at 17:30

    Like you Rosie I could not wait to get out in the fresh air. Your walk looks lovely. Many thanks for my seeds (which I may get planted in summer if the snow doesn't shift!) And my lovely mag - which makes my efforts of a bunch of daffs looks pitiful. I found and photographed a war memorial in Eyam today with your surname on it - have you noticed this one before? xxxxxxx

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 11:57

      I was hoping that the seeds would grow into flowers you could cut for inside too. One side of our garden is green again the other is still covered in snow - very weird:)

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    2. Rosie31 March 2013 at 14:18

      p.s. you'll see that I bought the same mag for myself as there were so many pretty things in it:)

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  5. Louise30 March 2013 at 17:34

    what a lovely walk and how lovely to see some lambs - I haven't seen any yet, but then the weather has been bad and I haven't been out much in the last few weeks!

    This looks like a lovely place to walk. It is nice to have some sunshine this weekend!

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 11:59

      At least the weather is dry, I can cope with the cold as long as it isn't too wet and windy. Perhaps you will see some lambs this weekend:)

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  6. Patricia30 March 2013 at 17:48

    I enjoy walking beside canals, there's always something going on. Your walk looked lovely but I don't blame you for not staying out too long!
    Patricia x

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 12:00

      When we walk along the canals we have to think about walking the same length back again but we are always saying 'lets just see what's around the next bend and then we'll turn back':)

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  7. Lyn30 March 2013 at 20:58

    What a lovely walk thank you for sharing it. I wish you and your family a happy Easter. xxx

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    1. Rosie31 March 2013 at 12:01

      Glad you enjoyed the walk, Lyn. Happy Easter wishes to you and yours too:)

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  8. MaryP2 April 2013 at 15:59

    Cute lambs, there are some in a field not far from here, it has been so cold for them this spring. Mx

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  9. sweetbriardreams8 April 2013 at 15:06

    I love your walk by the canals. I plan on owning a canal boat one day (in the very distant future), one of my all time dreams! Hopefully your walks are a little warmer now. I do believe the sun has finally made an appearance! Take care. Chel x

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    1. Rosie9 April 2013 at 13:57

      Thanks, I’m sure walking along there would be much warmer this week than it was on good Friday. I hope you get your wish and own a canal boat one day:)

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