The "A" Walk.
The "A" walk found the high ground of the Sandstone Trail.
The"A" walkers
The "A" walkers crossing a cleared area of woodland.
Gathering for the start of the “B” Walk.
And they're off!
it started by following a woodland trail
Near Pennsylvania Wood.
Leaving the wood behind.
Out onto a lane.
A glimpse of Beeston Castle on its hill in the distance.
Passing by a nice country house
Beeston Castle on its crag. In the English Civil War the Royalist forces held out here till hunger forced them out, after a 12 month siege.
One of a few stiles.
Lunch break over, ready to continue the walk.
Three newcomers to the club, hope they get lots of pleasure from it.
Heading for the Shropshire Union Canal.
Shropshire Union Canal
This barge had just come out of the lock.
Taking a break.
The lock filling up after the narrowboat used it.
New member Janet on her first walk with the club.
Chit chat.
Coming down the steps at the side of the canal locks.
Fast flowiing stream pours into the canal.
In the distance a heron hunting fish.
Heron - Dave Sheldon.
A canalside pub.
We turned left here away from the canal.
.. and came across this lake and gardens.
Idyllic picture of an English country house.I think I will give this the Monet treatment at the end of the show.
Beeston Castle again - it just dominates the surrounding countryside..
Daves photo of Beeston Castle on its crag.
Beeston Castle. Legend has it that the treasure of Henry 11 is buried at the bottom of its 370 feet deep well.
Coffee break.
Sharing a joke.
Peckforton Castle - a wealthy man's folly.
Geoff crossing a footbridge.
Back at the Candle Workshops. - 3.45pm on a November afternoon - roll on summer walking.
The retail outlet.
...and more candles than you can shake a stick at.
..and more
The Coppermine pub
Peter enjoying his Guiness.
Everyone is glad to be indoors and looking forward to our meal.
Some more new members - welcome to the club ladies.
Here's that country house with the Monet effect.That's it folks for this month - hope you enjoyed the photos. Jim
