Our post LEJOG walk westwards from Longdendale to meet up with our North -South route today reached Dunham Massey in Cheshire.
This was the fourth part of our walk.
Part one was from Broadbottom to to Haughton Green via Werneth Low.
Part two was Haughton Green to East Didsbury
Part three was from East Didsbury to Dane Road via Jackson’s Boat
Today we did Dane Road to Dunham Massey via the Bridgewater Canal.
Each walk has included public transport to the start of the walk and back from walks end.
We still have to go onto Lower Walton to complete the link.
Today was a very warm September day and the Bridgewater Way was busy with walkers, as was Dunham Massey when we got there. A picnic in the park was followed by Snugburys. It was almost like being back on LEJOG again.
The park is home to a herd of Fallow Deer. Their dappled coats make great camouflage in the trees as the sunlight filters through the branches. Some are dark coloured and some light. They were enjoying the bumper crop of acorns, as were the grey squirrels.
From Psalm 42
Like a deer pants for a stream of water so my soul pants for you, my God.
On a hot day we seek shade and cool water. Yesterday, young people the world over sought to energise the global population to respond to the climate crisis. May we all listen and respond to their leadership.
God grant a quiet night
JAL 21.09.2019