Focus on the Lakeside

    

 Riverside pictures

 

 

 

This is Nantwich's lake on a dull day in April 2008. The lake was created in 1975 on land which on an 1897 map of Nantwich is marked "Liable to floods". Clearly an obvious place to site it. The River Weaver flows behind the trees on the far side of the lake. 

The view from the far end of the lake

Continuing the walk around the lake

The Shrewbridge Road side of the lake

Daffodils add an extra colour to the scene

Ducks greet all visitors. But they are not being friendly - just after any food they can scrounge

After a pleasant visit, possibly including a picnic, some wise advice for drivers.


Down by the riverside

I'm not sure whether the flowing river or man created this little island

And what about this small pond by the riverside walk just behind Shrewbridge Road?

Picture: Alderman Doug Butterill

Two views (different directions) of the same bridge on the riverside walk approaching the lake area

THESE pictures of the Bluebell Walk, planted in September 2007 by staff of Barclays' Bank,  show that - for the moment - it is more of a Bluebell Stroll, but nonetheless pleasant for all that. In fact, when these pictures were taken (May 1, 2008), not all the blooms were out. But for now, the main plants in the area are the nettles, while in successive years the bluebells will have spread and be the more dominant plant. The Bluebell Walk is in a riverside area nearer to town.

 

 

 

 

Later in the month the nettles were still winning the battle.

 

 

l Nantwich in Bloom index    l The river in flood  l The Weir Pool (The Willows)

l Tales from the Riverside   l Go to the index page of this website.

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