Saltaire Saunter

 Wednesday 3rd. April 2024.           Saltaire  Saunter 

As the title suggests today’s outing for the lads took them to the West Yorkshire town of Saltaire , a location steeped in history from a bygone era. But the lads were not here for an history lesson ,instead it was for a stroll along the banks of the river Aire and then a return journey along the towpath of the Leeds to Liverpool Canal, this would be a total distance of about 3 to 4 miles approximately.

Today’s group would include Colin, Brian, Glenn and Dave travelling to Saltaire by train, John would travel by bus and meet up with the Lads at the railway station which indeed he did , the time was about 10:50 am. With rain forecast the lads were suitably dressed for the occasion but fortunately it was only a few brief showers that fell upon them during this adventure. Their outward journey was strewn with many rainwater puddles from an overnight downpour which hampered their progress a little, the return leg was less of a challenge as part of the towpath now includes a long stretch of tarmac surface etc.

After about 90 minutes of walking the lads found themselves heading towards the Boathouse Cafe for a lunchtime meal, which on this occasion they all found quite satisfactory so to speak. Over lunch as per usual the conversation turned to future plans and the prospect of either different locations to visit or return to previous places that the lads have visited and enjoyed, several venues came to mind as you would expect. York, Scarborough, Whitby, Hebden Bridge, Filey, Lytham , Knaresbrough plus many others.

With some kind of planning put in place the lads now left the comfort of the Boathouse Cafe and took the short walk towards the railway station with John making his way to the bus stop, all for their intended homeward travel arrangements etc.

Yet another enjoyable day out with the Lads 

Cheers everyone.