I'll never know Knowl Moor
I downloaded all the GPX files when the Greater Manchester Ringway was first devised. On checking the excellent on-line resource, I could see that I had managed to walk 3 miles less than the advertised 13 miles.
It would appear that Naden Brook has been bypassed in favour of the wind turbines of Knowl Moor. Things never stay the same, but do they improve? Not necessarily. This shaded track through the woods is perfect for the rare Manchester sunshine.
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| Brookside |
I discovered the owl telescope and have to zoom in on my mobile to see what the owls are looking for.
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| Owl Telescope |
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| Funny Mancs! |
The tiny hamlet of Birtle features two "Big Blue Cups of Joy on the OS Map". I had completed my research and the Church Inn was a COVID Victim. Although if the retired owners got their advertised £1m, then they will be set for life. I can't imagine they did.... how long would it take a business to recoup a million?
This leaves the Pack Horse. Right on my path and for a Monday Lunch time, packed solid with smartly dressed people over-spilling into the beer garden. Fortunately, I was able to get to the bar with no fuss and despite my very obvious ramblers gear was asked "are you with the wake?"
My big mouth costing me a free pint. Possibly.
A acquaintance with one of the three big Manchester brewers - JW Lees.
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| Pack Horse from the front |
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| Handsome looking bitter, odd dimpled glass, utterly devoid of taste |
Under the M66, an interesting lesson in what "Strangles" is, after a talk with a farmer when the signage made no sense to me and then following the River Irlam through Burrs Country Park to the fleshpots of Bury.
All the time with tomorrow's prize in sight.
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| Peel Monument in Ramsbottom - I'm bound to be climbing on Stage 13 |
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