Another Yorkshire walk...

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We were lucky enough to have yet another hot day..in mid September..one a month seemed to be a pattern..so off we went to the other side of our Colne valley..This time,we went in the car and parked up..off we go ..I apologise if some pics aren’t too clear,but there was a heat haze..honest!and I also had to zoom in a lot.
This part of the walk is very flat,and called Longwood edge..the village of Longwood lies below..and looks across to the highest point,called Scapegoat hill..I should have looked it up,as I don’t know the origin of the name..but it is a lovely walk from there as well,and done it many times (only downhill,as there is a bus route ! )
We can access the M62 from where we are now,and from Scapegoat Hill,which shows why it is the highest motorway in the country…just to give you an idea of our geographical position..

The village of Longwood,down in the valley..which used to be a busy textile area..all now gone,so mainly residential

you will notice that almost every property here is built of Yorkshire stone..we have a huge quarry at our side,which is still producing..

looking across to the village of Golcar..where our grandson lives,to the right of the church..the hills on the horizon,are part of the Pennines..

Walking on a bit further…and a nice breeze up here..

These three came to check us out.:o)

Another view across..this is the area where we live..just to the left of the fields..couldn’t see our house from here..blocked by trees..

At this point,we were at the end of the flat walk,so I suggested we turn down to the village of Longwood,and walk on the main road back…we saw this hidden among the woodland,and on closer inspection ,there was an old overgrown graveyard here..sad that it looks uncared for..

First sign of Autumn..

Now for the hard part..I had forgotten about the very steep climb back up to where the car was parked.! and it was scorching hot by now..and no shade..Russell did warn me,but of course,I had said ‘It will be fine "The breeze high up,did not appear to be down here..What a climb…there was only one thing to do,when we got back to the car..call in at the Cricket club,near our Grandson’s home,and relax with a cooling drink,and watch a bit of the match..soon after,Thomas and his Daddy came too,so
that was nice…:o)

Don’t think he knows it isn’t a football pitch! Lol.

It was a nice day out..but will take notice of OH next time…maybe ! :o))

9 Nov, 2011
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Stickitoffee

wow what lovely views, that glint of gold on the trees looks so pretty. you must be fit after all that walking.

9 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

Thanks Sticki..If I didn't spend so much time playing on here,I would be a lot fitter ! Lol.

9 Nov, 2011

Stickitoffee

oooops ~ me too!!

9 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

ha ha..what are we going to be like by spring? I feel an elasticated waist type pair of jeans coming on!..

9 Nov, 2011

Stickitoffee

very good idea.

9 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

Just bought a pair of jogging trousers..very comfy..just the thing for an expanding waistline,and I won't notice the difference..maybe I should start jogging ? ..mmm,that's stretching it a bit..sorry for the pun ! Lol.

9 Nov, 2011

Stickitoffee

i love my jogging trousers, would live in them if i could.

9 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

Looks like we might have to,Sticki! Lol.

9 Nov, 2011

Grandmage

I live in mine!! Lovely and comfy. he he. Smashing pics. B. my hubb, would love to live near a cricket green, how wonderful that view. I like the overgrown memorial thingy there, sad but mysterious.

9 Nov, 2011

Pixi25

Lovely walk BLoomer! SHame about the graveyard..why does that always happen..THey are Left to die......

10 Nov, 2011

Terratoonie

Stunning scenery photos, Bloomer, and interesting photo captions... Nice blog :o)

10 Nov, 2011

Hywel

Magnificent ! Such wonderful scenery - rolling hills, and flat places - my favourite sort of topography :o) It's nice to live where you're surrounded with beauty.

10 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

Thanks Grandmage..welcome to the comfy club! Lol.
Our daughter and family live just behind the first row of houses by the cricket club..and her partner and his family are all keen cricket fans..two of the brothers are on the committee,one is a player..and his parents have just bought a cottage overlooking the green..how good is that..?..Russell has been doing some painting for them recently,on the Bowling club building,just behind the clubhouse..nice place to go,and family orientated ..and the drinks are very cheap! :o))
Thanks Pixi..it is sad,I agree..we wouldn't have noticed it,if I hadn't been having a breather walking up that steep hill !..just looked over the wall,and spotted it..
Thank you Terra,pleased you enjoyed it..think I have shown most of our area now..but I'm sure I will be visiting other areas ,at some point.:o)
Thank you,Hywel..the hills are lovely..as long as you are walking down them! :o)

10 Nov, 2011

Amy

A lovely day and walk out Sandra , Thomas certainly enjoyed it , :o))

10 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

Thanks Amy..one of the hottest days we had,...Thomas will be probably be sporty..all his male relatives are...hope so..it will keep him off the streets ! Lol.

10 Nov, 2011

Lincslass

Some lovely scenery Bloomer, I enjoyed taking a walk with you, thankyou for sharing....

10 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

Thanks,Lincslass..glad you liked it..were your legs aching too? Lol.

10 Nov, 2011

Sanbaz

lovely blog sandra, breath taking views, thomas has grown so much, lovely :o)))

10 Nov, 2011

Shirley_tulip

Just shown these pics to OH, Sandra ... he thinks we really should make the journey to Yorkshire sometime next year ... so much beauty in your County! ... Love the horses and, of course, Thomas ... :o)))

10 Nov, 2011

Pansypotter

Lovely pictures and scenery Sandra, we are lucky with the backdrop of the pennine Hilis, sorry I missed that lovely scorching day it must have passed us by lol Nice to see the pictures of the Cricket Club a nice English country scene, you shoul have taken a closeup we could have admired Russells painting! Thomas will be very familar with the Cricket pitch by the time he is old enough to play ;0)

10 Nov, 2011

Steragram

There's just something special about Yorkshire isn't there - nowhere else has exactly that atmosphere (well, perhaps the parts of Lancashire nearest to it...)

10 Nov, 2011

Bloomer

thanks San..so many nice walks here..and Thomas is
coming on so well..He said'grandma' properly tonight ,when they came for tea..I have been a 'Gandad' up to
now..:o))
Oh,you should,Shirley..I know its a long way for you..but there are some good bases to stay in the Dales..especially cottages,which I know you enjoy..and B&B's..pleased you both enjoyed this..:o).Sent you a PM this afternoon...
Thank you,Carole..You would have loved Russell's painting..Masonry paint at it's best ! Trying to cover up the Graffiti.on the walls..now,was there a hint of Burnt sienna,yellow ochre ?? mmm,nore a bog standard beige ! Lol.Thomas is already very familiar with the cricket club..they had their buffet here at his naming ceremony in april..with a bouncy castle on the pitch..and knows just where the freezer is,with mini milk lollies ! :o)
I think you are right Steragram..that is how I feel,but then again it is home..:o).I think the same about Wales..it also has 'that feeling' for us too..something special,you just can't put your finger on...

10 Nov, 2011