Leeds & Liverpool Canal walk, 10 May
2014, Maghull to Liverpool
I was abruptly awoken on the night before
our walk by torrential rain pouring down
outside;
this did not augur well for our walk. However, come the morning and the
rain had cleared, although the forecast for
the day remained diabolical.
At Stockport station I bumped in to both
John and Anne and we were joined on the
train at Manchester by Tracy and Sue; so
that made a good number for our party when I had wondered if I might be walking
by myself in view of the weather forecast.
Unfortunately we were still missing Linda,
incapacitated with a twisted knee; get
well soon, Linda.
We set off from Maghull with a clear view
of Aintree racecourse and the two cathedrals of Liverpool in the distance. We
meandered along to the racecourse where we could see clearly why the ‘canal
turn’ is so named. We sheltered briefly under a bridge as the first shower
passed.
We progressed on, approaching nearer to the
River Mersey as we could see the
Dock cranes nearby. The infrequent showers
mostly coincided with our refreshment stops, so we were not too inconvenienced.
At one stage I did put on my waterproof over trousers and of course after this
the rain did hold off.
We had a celebratory drink in Liverpool to
mark the end of this canal, 120 odd miles
after setting off from Leeds. Thanks to all
who came along on the various stages.
We’re hoping to move on to the Lancaster
Canal next; watch this space !
John H
