| Area: | SE Cumbria | Ascent: | 360feet |
| Walk No: | 256 | Time: | 1hour 30minutes |
| Date: | 18th March 2009 | Parking: | Roadside near Levens Bridge (SD496855) |
| Distance: | 3.5miles | Weather: | Fine & Sunny. Very warm and hazy |
| Route: | Car - Levens Park - Park Head - Force Bridge - Park End - Levens Park - Car |
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I was by myself today and my original intention had been to have a walk along the Kendal Scars. However as I headed N'wards it was plain to see that any views from the Scars would be few and far between due to the very hazy weather. I therefore stopped off at Levens Bridge to do this walk.
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Information board as I enter the Park. It also shows my route.
All the area that I am walking on was under a few feet of water earlier in the year. The old tree is a reminder of that.
Today it was so peaceful as I made my way along the side of the river up its western bank.
The black fallow deer that the park is known for are usually in this area. Today however they must have been in the woods as I never saw them.
Looking across the park towards Wellheads Hill.
This is where I leave the park to take the public footpath to Park Head.
Looking over to Sizergh Fell
Approaching Park Head
Cottage at Park Head.
The pedestrian underpass below the A590
Cottages at Force Falls.
Force Falls...The concrete weirs to the left are for the salmon
The River Kent from Force Bridge.
From Force Bridge go right on the Hincaster Road
Crossing the A590
Just after crossing the A590 take this turn-off on the right to re-enter the Park.
Looking upstream to the A590
Looking over to Park End.
The chucks here are really "free range"
It was a warm enough day for some of these youngsters to have a paddle in the river.
The Bagot goats had been absent until I found them here near the bottom of the park
Looking upstream from Levens Bridge
And finally .....back to the car
Next Walk: 19th March 2009 -- Lake District (SE) -- A Rydal ramble and a glorious display
Last Walk: 17th March 2009 -- Local -- A walk around Heysham Village
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