Hollingworth Lake

Trying the new Hollingworth lake route again, now we know the way. No massive traffic jam on the way in this time, so the travel time isn't too bad (mostly motorway, so if you're early it's quite quick).

Hollingworth Lake elevation

Hollingworth Lake route

Very misty day, so no photos.

Pex Hill

A quick wander around Pex Hill.

Drinker Moth Caterpillar

Juvenile Long-tailed Tit

Grey Squirrel

Linnet

Linnet

Song Thrush

Abbey Village

Walk from Abbey Village on a very sunny day.

Abbey Village elevation

Abbey Village route

Photos a bit sparse again.

Reservoir

Oak Eggar Moth Caterpillar

View from near the Jubilee Tower

Moel Arthur

A walk from Moel Arthur, taking in a loop around Fron-haul. We did this walk before but after a winter of inactivity and in blazing hot weather. It was extremely tiring. This time on slightly fitter legs it was a challenge but not too painful.

Moel Arthur elevation

Moel Arthur route

Not much in the way of interesting photos.

View from Moel Arthur summit

Sheep grazing on the slope up to Moel Arthur

Unidentified rodent skull

Hollingworth Lake

An entirely new walk starting at Hollingworth Lake, near Rochdale. Got stuck in a traffic jam on the M62 first thing in the morning, but other than that a good day out.

Hollingworth Lake elevation

Hollingworth Lake route

The route goes under then over the M62 and along the Pennine Way. Views can be a bit bleak out on the moors but the bridges are interesting to look at.

M62 bridge in the morning

M62 bridge

Windy Hill transmitter

M62 through the Pennines

Gill on Blackstone Edge

View from Blackstone Edge

Busy on the M62

Pennine Way across the moor