Canal side Walk

 Wednesday 19th February 2024.         Canal side Walk in Leeds

On a rather cold morning it would be just 4 of the Lads that embarked on this journey alongside the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. After meeting up at the railway station here in Leeds at around 10:30, it was Colin , Brian, Mark and Dave that braved the elements and put their best foot forward along the towpath heading in the direction of Cardigan Fields, a shopping outlet close to Kirkstall, a distance of about 3 miles or so. 

 

A few other brave soles were out and about as we journeyed along the odd jogger and bike rider, not too many dog walkers though maybe they knew the rain was coming and so it did about just over halfway to our intended destination, as you can well imagine it became rather unpleasant for a short while. We eventually reached the commercial outlet at Cardigan Fields only to find it rather busy, lots of half term visitors taking advantage of what this location as to offer. Our intention was to have a lunchtime meal at Pizza Express, that proved to be a bad choice, it was rammed and a 50 minute wait time , so it was over the road to a quiet looking establishment named Bridgewater Arms. No too many people in here , so we found a table and ordered our meals, time to take off our wet coats and relax. Our conversation now was what are we planning for next week, the idea of a visit to Ribblehead was put forward, weather permitting and of course is it everyone’s choice etc.

With our relatively mediocre meals consumed it was off to a nearby bus stop and take our respective journey homewards bound, Mark headed one way the rest of us the other.

Upon reflection today’s outing was a cold and wet experience, nevertheless it was good to be out with the Lads enjoying our time together as we always do.

Cheers Everyone .