We didn't have a workday planned for today so instead nine members of MNTV/friends began the year with a 5-mile walk in and around Etherow Country Park near Compstall, southeast Manchester. We met at 10 in the George Street carpark, laced up our boots and set off at 10:15.
Andy led us on a figure-of-eight walk as shown:
The first section was a loop to the east/northeast along the River Etherow to a weir (impressive and noisy!) and back beside the lake to the carpark. The lake was very low on account of wildlife management. We saw quite a lot of birdlife on this stretch including a small group of mandarin ducks.
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| Mandarin ducks |
The second section was a longer circuit to the west, first in woodland above the Etherow and then below the Marple-Romiley railway line and the 'River in the Sky' aqueduct that carries the Peak Forest Canal. We had a coffee break here (thanks Sue for the delicious home-baked cake!) then climbed up steps to the canal and followed it southeast for half a mile before branching off left into Brabyns Park where we ate a spot of lunch before returning to the carpark.
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| Peak Forest Canal |
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| MNTV Ramblers (minus photographer Andy!) |
As we walked along and at the breaks it was nice to catch up with people and hear their news.
Thanks to Sue for organising the walk and to Andy for leading it.
Daniel
(Photos by Andy and Sue)
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