So we headed out again this Tuesday, this time having to go by car to
find somewhere interesting to walk. We
were aiming at Langsett reservoir in south Yorkshire, but somehow managed to
find our way into Underbank reservoir, which has a lack of walking paths and
made for an interesting diversion, although at the end of it, there was a
distinct idea from all concerned that sometimes going off piste is a sure fire
way to end up piste off...
So this is the car park...
With trees all around...
And a day centre for out door activities (closed) at the bottom of the
path...
And somewhat awesome looking trees...
Leading down to the Dam...
Which wasn’t really required at this point...
And had an interesting layered approach to the drain away.
Leading down to the area where the rest of the water sits.
And industrial pipes in the middle of woodland areas, with no
discernable links.
But the forest was well walked and open
And indeed the lake still and calm
In all directions
Although we ended up walking on what was the reservoir bed due to lack
of water
We do suspect that this plug hole had something to do with it.
But night was falling
And before long turning back had to be done.
We’re intending on returning this way next week, this time to get Langsett
and not Underbank, but we’ll see how it goes...
