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| Flying the flag for Lee xx RIP xx |
The hubby, and I, had a fabulous walk out around and to the top of, Rivington Pike, Lancashire. We also took our dog for the day out. It was my first time visiting the area for a walk so I was quite taken aback when the hubby drove near to the Reebok footy ground. I've been to that ground plenty of times but never realised there was such a beautiful place to visit near by.
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The day we went was so warm, it was like a long awaited summers day.It made you excited for the summer ahead. We now know summer is pretty much short lived already,we haven't had much sunshine since our trip two weeks ago. However, I can't complain.The glorious weather brought out hundreds of people to the Pike that day. I couldn't believe how many families and dogs- for that matter, were out and about . We also visited the barn to buy a drink (coca cola) and there were loads of bikers too, so that was exciting (motorbikes).
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It was a great all round walk and I'm glad we visited. We also saw two older riders on two bay horses. I thought what a lovely ride on such a lovely day in such lovely surroundings.....mmmmmm think I like the word 'lovely' :) . The hubby referred to them as we walked by and said "i could do that on Alfie", me as usual thought , yeeessssss, he could and thought, 'oh, maybe I can get myself a Warmblood and he can take over Alfie' ha ha. It was a nice thought, but I carried on walking and got out of my daydream in a split second and laughed it off ha. I nearly forgot to mention, that the place is perfect for mountain bikers, we saw loads!! The terrain is interesting, exerting and thrilling for them that like biking! The hubby wants to try that next..... rolling my eyes here lol.
I was proud of our dog. He walked for miles with us and was a good boy to all the other dogs coming up to him and saying hello. I did think 'oh no', this is going to be hard work as he isn't a friendly sociable type, but I suppose he does switch off to his own mode and stuffs what's around him. I think every dog owner had the same idea on the day, every where you looked there was a dog in tow. I was very proud of the mutt. With him being black and fluffy and walking for miles on a hot day, he drank loads all the way up and down. He looked a spoilt brat too because he looked like the only one? or one of a few perhaps (but I didn't see others? that had water at hand. I always take plenty of water for him and his own bowl on various walks lol.
The walkers, families and dogs also walking and enjoying the day,were so very pleasant. Lovely and civilised, many greeting you as you walked past, how nice eh.
Going half way up to where all the stone work is that belonged to the property, you see such stunning views over the Rivington valley. So calm and peaceful, it is worth having such a nice vision to take away with you as a memory.
What is enjoyable about the walk then the trek up to the hill, is it is an easy manageable walk. It is worth the trek to the top of the steps, for the surreal atmosphere joining the others that have made it, and of course, the wonderful views.
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| At the top, there were hundreds of people and dogs |
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| At the top |
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| Me and our mutt |
I highly recommend this walk to anyone that is visiting Lancashire on a nice day. The tips I will give you are ;
1/ Remember which route you took. This is because we took the wrong route back down and went down a steeper way. This route wont be too good for children, or silly dogs you can break your neck over. Not good with a strong dog pulling you down stone steep steps like mine. Yep, I did need to hold on to the rails tight, because the dog also wanted to get down quickly... hard work.
2/ IF you take a dog, please take plenty of water for it. It can be quite hard going terrain for a dog.
3/ Take drinks for yourself and your family!
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| Going down and visiting the barn |
The barn is a lovely place to take the family before or after your walk. Nice cold refreshments and the nicest public toilets in Lancs, so my hubby says. So over all, it is very child friendly too!
I am flying this British Flag in memory of one of our young soldiers, called Lee Rigby who was 25 years old, he was brutally, barbarically murdered this week by two Islamic terrorists, in broad daylight, in front of many many witnesses in Woolwich ,near London. I wont go on too much about it and won't have my opinions on it. I will put a link to a few reports. It is current world international news due to the brutality and what the murder stood for in the hands of the murderers. I don't want to give them terrorists MY air time, my physical typing time, my voice. IF, for some very bizarre reason, you haven't heard of this terrible news that has shocked not only the nation, not only the Muslim community, but many around the world, I will put some links here for you to click. For more information, visit the daily mail online, itv news, radio 5live.
More Woolwich horror
Woolwich angels of brutal attack, comforted Lee
Woolwich brutal murder of young soldier
Please note; you can also see some of my twitter posts on it by scanning thought them on the right.
