Yes. I did get to Romiley and back and had a lovely, long walk in gorgeous sunshine. From the station - along Compstall Road through the suburb of Cherry Tree then along a quiet single track lane to High Benfield Farm. Through sheep pastures and up the hill to Uplands Farm. Across Werneth Low Road then passing a golf course to reach Hyde War Memorial magnificently perched on a hill overlooking the town.
Down to the district of Gee Cross and along Hyde Road for two miles to Woodley. I walked alongside that main road until I reached The Peak Forest Canal. There's a path by the side of it and it led me for a further two miles to Romiley and the railway station. As planned, I caught the 16.08 home. It was crowded but I got a seat and in an hour I was back at Dore and Totley Station in Sheffield.
You know the camera never lies, so here's my proof that this walk really happened:-
Thank you for the lovely tour. Much better than google maps. Two thumbs up. Honestly though, lovely photos and you have no idea how much I enjoy seeing your part of the world. I especially love the shot of the Peak Forest Canal and the shot of Manchester.
ReplyDeleteHappy to take you along Nurse Lily even though I had to give you a piggy back because of your bad foot.
DeleteThe dilapidated building doesn't look too bad to me other than boards on the lower windows.
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly, it is a farmhouse. Maybe my picture did not do the dilapidation full justice.
DeleteThat took a lot of effort and you learned something along the way.
ReplyDeleteLearning is often a side-benefit of my walking Sir Red.
DeleteBeautiful! The second and third photos are prize winners in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteThat's so kind of you to say so Margaret. I hope your last name is not Thatcher!
DeleteNope, it's Grieve as in Christopher Murray Grieve aka Hugh McDiarmid. ;)
DeleteSorry. I should have remembered that. I guess this is the kind of silly error that people make when they reach the grand old age of 69.
DeleteGreat photos, Neil. My favorite is the one in the tunnel. Also, that ancient stone wall in the foreground of that large modern city. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLike Margaret you are very kind Ellen. Thank you.
DeleteYou should have put a bid in on that house. Just what you need at 69: a fixer-upper.
ReplyDeleteI think that my DIY skills would be stretched beyond breaking point.
DeleteIt looks very pretty along the towpath. More sheep photos. The view of Manchester is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI know that sheep excite a lot of Australian men.
DeleteThe boarded up house looks good; a typical 1920s/30s suburb house.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a thoroughly enjoyable day all round, including the weather.
The sheep look unusually young for this time of year. I always thought lambing happens as early as February and usually ends in April, but maybe these were born towards the end of the lambing season.
I think your guess is probably right Meike. Well-observed!
DeleteAnd you even managed to get a round of golf in.... Love going on these walks from an armchair.
ReplyDeleteI hit three holes in one on that round. My playing partner was Tiger Woods who had flown in specially for the match. I slaughtered him.
DeleteI thought Romiley Parks sometimes read the ITV news.
ReplyDeleteRomiley does sound like an unusual girl's name or a made-up word from "Jabberwocky".
DeleteA lovely autumn day - blue sky and interesting scenes. Did you stop for quick round of golf there?
ReplyDeleteYes. As I told Thelma above, I had a match with Tiger Woods.
DeleteThat canal walk looks so peaceful and what an amazing view of Manchester in the distance!
ReplyDeleteGlad you could join me on the walk ADDY.
DeleteA nice walk and SHEEP!
ReplyDeleteAre you fond of sheep? No wining and dining necessary. No flowers or amusing anecdotes required.
DeleteLove the canal tunnel photo YP.
ReplyDeleteThat's how the world looked as we emerged from our mothers' bellies.
DeleteAs always excellent photos YP. Thank you for the tour and I particularly like the name Cherry Tree! The canal looks so tranquil, what a pleasure to walk along the towpath on such a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteThe basking sheep nearest the camera looks as though it's telling you to clear off!
Thank you Carol. Actually, what the sheep was saying was "Baaa!"
DeleteCould not have been lovelier!
ReplyDeleteI might post a few more tonight.
DeleteThe canal shots are lovely with their perfect reflections. "Romily" reminds me of Gypsies.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots -- especially the distant skyline and the dilapidated house.
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