During a weekend which saw much the UK blanketed in snow, we headed up to Leyland in Lancashire for a weekend break, and found ourselves completly by chance in an area that was almost totally free of snow.
As always the goal was relaxation tied in with exploring the local area on foot, and due to tales of travel gloom and mayhem, we were keen not to venture too far from the snow-free zone we found ourselves in.
A short drive away from our hotel took us to Wheelton, where along with an unexpected emergency trip to the physio there and a delicious meal at the Top Lock, we went for a relaxd afternoon stroll beside the canal.
This stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool canal features a series of 7 locks in close proximiety to each other, known as the Johnsons Hillock flight.
As you can see from the photos, the light was stunning thanks to the low winter sun, cloudless skies and reflection of the bright white snow. I was also delighted to spot a kingfisher, though sadly didn’t have a good enough lens with me to capture the little fella.
The simple joy of walking on a cold but bright and sunny winters day never gets old for me; there’s something so life affirming about hearing the crunch of snow underfoot and the warmth of the sun on your face.
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