On New Year’s Eve 2009 (is that really only 7 days ago?) we drove down to my brother’s and spent the afternoon walking around Knypersley Pool.
The Pool was designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1827. Now it’s owned by British Waterways and used as an angling lake. It’s also a haven for people from South Cheshire and North Staffordshire in need of a stroll. My brother and I both consider angling to be a way of wasting an afternoon, so we took the families for a walk on the paths that surround the reservoir.
It was a very frosty day so we wrapped up well before setting off. The cold weather made for some excellent photo-opportunities and I’d recommend taking a camera of you’re thinking of spending some time there. I’d also implore you to take a flask and something to nibble on: there was no evidence of any refreshments available when we went, although I’m told that on better days it’s possible to find something to eat and drink.
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Knypersley Pool
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Ice Rink Land Art
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Knypersley Sunset
As you can see, I attempted to make my own piece of Land Art in the style of Richard Shilling – do you think it worked?
If you fancy a pleasant afternoon strolling around a beautiful reservoir that’s less than an hour’s drive from Manchester, I can highly recommend this place. But cyclists beware, bikes aren’t allowed on the paths. I found the cycling ban baffling at first, but thinking about it: I assume that it’s at the behest of the anglers who have made it possible to keep this place open to the public.
Tell ‘em Phill sent you. I’ve attached the map so you can zoom out and find it.
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