JUNE WALK

 Brockholes is a nature reserve near Preston, Lancashire, England, just off Junction 31 of the M6 motorway. It is owned by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Situated in the flood-plain of the river Ribble, how many times we had all passed the signs on the motorway without stopping to have a look.

24 of Longridge walking group gathered in the car park at Brockholes and made their way to the Visitors Village, the UK's first floating visitor village.

A short walk along the floating platform soon immersed us in the one of many woods leading down to the river.

A haven from everyday life, and dare one say Covid, but in the background  a reminder with the constant noise from the traffic, on the M6, only sometimes metres away.

The weather was very kind to us and we then had a interesting stroll along the bank of the River Ribble with its flora and fauna.

Leaving the river behind we circled Nook Pool, Ribbleton Pool and the enormous Number One Pit all supporting a variety of birds. 

There were many stop off points but with time pressing to conclude the walk and seek out lunch at The Anderton Arms 18 walkers became motorists and reconvened at said pub for a well earned quaff and food.

Another successful activity with many quoting that they would be revisiting the Brockholes site in the near future.

Come on July walk!!!!