Lockdown Walks: Out and back - Staffs and Worcs canal

I didn't post in previous lockdowns, because the walks were repetitive. But many people asked where they were, so here goes....

Just before lockdown 3 - only able to walk in Tier 4 areas.

There was still snow, and the walk was cold! This was an out and back from Stewpony Lock to the Navigation pub (closed, because of the pandemic)

Water frozen in places, including this aqueduct over the River Stour

Conditions underfoot were not too bad

What a difference a nice sky makes! And under foot, the snow was beginning to thaw.

The lovely gardens of John Massey, founder of Ashwood Nurseries, are aften open to the public for charity, even in winter.

They are interesting in every season

Still pretty snowy

Rocky lock - self explanatory name!

First outing for my new Christmas hat

Squirrels' drey in the canalside tree

I always like these two trees

Snowy fields towards Gothersley

Icy bridle path to Greensforge Lane

The occasional lake. It's only there after very heavy rain leads the Smestow Brook to overflow.

Details: Out and back - Stewpony lock to Navigation pub. Just under 6 miles.  You can make out and back walks as long or short as you like! Nice and easy walking.