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New Holly to Garstang 1st August 2008 |
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On Friday 1st August, our group of
walkers set off from the New Holly, having travelled there by bus.
The initial part of our route took us along lanes to Shireshead
Church which we discovered was now a recording studio. We then
descended to walk through the woodland, invaded by Himalayan
Balsam, and reach Scorton picnic site for a drinks break. The party
continued on to Scorton where the flowers outside the cottages were
lovely. The new toilets also caused much interest, costing 20p for
women but free for men (unfair!), and also not supplying any water
to wash hands if we economised by not inserting coins every time but
held doors open for each other! Our route then took us to Grizedale
where we crossed the footbridge and climbed steeply up the woodland
path. The day was warm but showery and coats were taken on and off
at intervals, particularly on the higher pastures with less shelter.
We eventually reached Barnacre Church, with its interesting stained
glass, and useful seats in the churchyard for a picnic break. The
walk ended along the disused railway to Garstang - where special
arrangements had been made for refreshments at a cafe serving
excellent vanilla slices! - before catching the bus back home.
Gill Gale
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