Pictures From the Side of the Road

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After lunch today I went for a short drive around my favourite area, a circular trip from my home in Horwich via Rivington and Sheep House Lane to the village of Belmont, then along the A675 past Springs Reservoir then along Scout Road, Collier Row Road and Walker Fold Road to Chorley Old Road and back to Horwich. Along the way I took a few pictures of things that took my fancy.

The first of these was a picture of a house near Springs Reservoir that has a rather grand embossed emblem on the perimeter wall. As you can see from the enlargement of the emblem, it says 'Bolton Water Works'. A very smart looking house and a very grand emblem for such a work-a-day place.


Opposite the house is Springs Reservoir. A very small reservoir as reservoirs go, but with some lovely wild flowers growing by the side and with great scenery in the background.


My third picture was taken on Walker Fold Road of a tree I have seen many times and thought would make a nice shot. Today was my first attempt, though I'm sure I'll be back on many other occasions when the opportune moments arrive.


My final picture, taken from the same vantage point, is of the large mast on Winter Hill. Not the greatest picture of Winter Hill you'll come across but a reminder to me that there are many footpaths on Collier Row Road and Walker Fold Road that lead onto Winter Hill and that I have yet to try out.