Reunion in Bowland

After our recent visit to our favourite butchers in Grange we noticed that a tavern that we had frequented when we had a property in Lindale had been demolished. This sort of observation demands attention and I contacted our former neighbour to inform him of the sad loss.

Bridge over the M6, looking north.

He lives in Derbyshire nowadays and whilst shocked at the news, suggested that after a gap of around six years it was about time we met up again and what is more he would meet the cost of lunch....never ones to miss an opportunity we leapt at the offer!!

Parlick Fell and Beacon Fell in the distance.

So arrangements were made and off we went in fabulous weather to meet at the Parkers Arms in Newton in Bowland.

Blackpool Tower on the horizon!!...

Once again we had a glorious drive through the Duke of Westminster's garden, spotting a couple of his grouse en route through the Trough of Bowland whilst basking in the delights of both the sun and the 4/4, as we made halting progress caused by me taking photographs every few miles.

.....and there it is!!

What a beautiful area this is, we are so lucky to have this sort of countryside within an hour of home.

In front of Chipping Church.

Anyway, we finally arrived at the chosen venue and as our friend once owned a beaten up Kia, a car he said that he didn't need to worry about, I must admit that I was looking out for a beaten up Fiat 500 when our chum swept into the car park in  his 3 years old Fiat 124 Spider, with the top down of course.

Dunsop Bridge

A very desirable vehicle indeed with that unique Italian styling that is so appealing.

The River Hodder at Newton in Bowland

After a good lunch and a beer which allowed us the opportunity to catch up and reminisce about the past, a habit that I am all too readily slipping into, we said our goodbyes and headed home.

Starting the climb through the Trough.

Let it not be too long before we arrange a similar meeting.

The winding road to the top.

A lone tree on the fellside.