Travels on Shanks’s Pony

Here are a few pictures from recent walks.  On Friday I decided to walk all the way to Nantwich along the cut, which, at a relaxed pace, took just two hours.  It was not a great day for photography, but was a pleasant outing.

Hedge laying on the Middlewich Branch.

At Barbridge Junction I turned left (east) towards Nantwich.

Henhull Hall from the Shropshire Union main line towards the High Peak and Kinder Scout.

By the entrance to Nantwich Marina.  Oh that the towpaths were all like this!

After another splendid lunch at the Red Cow I headed into town and was surprised to find an old fire engine pulling up just as I was about to cross the road.

According to UK Emergency Vehicles the appliance, built by Commer Karrier Gamecock  served Cheshire Fire Brigade, was based at Nantwich, and is now a mobile wood-fired pizza oven.

Dawn at Venetian Marina, from my foredeck, Sat 17 Nov.

A warning to shepherds maybe, but I am not one!  I had planned another trip to Nantwich, this time by bus from Barbridge, but that still leaves a walk along the cut.  The low sun added interest.  Here are a few sights along the way.

Setting off

Over the hedge – Firs Bank Farm

From Cholmondeston Bridge

Crewe bound

Starlings

Winding hole, Cross Banks Farm

Pearl Barley

Middlewich Branch near Rutter’s Bridge

Autumn lingers near Rutter’s Bridge

And later …

Sunset at Venetian Marina, from my stern.