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On Sunday morning we had family commitments so it was around 1pm before the time was our own. We decided to have a little local walk to see the foals in the field that the eldest granddaughter had been telling us about. Not a long walk but very enjoyable.

Less than 5 minutes from home and we were walking through the playing fields at Higher Heysham.

Passing through the community woodland

Used to be great for blackberries later in the year...probably still is

Was he waving?.....nah!

Leaving thewoodland a short walk down to Half Moon Bay

I had thought of walking along the beach but the tide was coming in so we walked across the fields towards the old Heysham Head site

This area was once an International Go Kart track but later became an eyesore. The National Trust took the site over and have let it revert to nature.

Approaching the Barrows which is also in National Trust care.

A look back to the harbour and power stations. There are 3 ships at anchor in the Lune Deeps. No point in paying Harbour dues until they can unload tomorrow.

There were a number of anglers on the rocks waiting for the tide to come in.

Looking up to St Patricks Chapel and Chapel Wood

And the t'other way.

You'd have a long wait if you wanted no people in the shot

St Peters Church

Walking down Main Street on our way to the beach

The cafe on the Cliffs......I feel hot!

Just in time

Suitably refreshed we walk along the promenade towards Morecambe

It looks a whole lot nicer that way

These are what the granddaughter as been telling us about. There are a number in the field but most are to far away

Feeding time

We left the horses for a while to have a walk along the recently relaid promenade

This is were we turned round to make our way back. It was tempting to go further.

Walking through the field was easier on the feet

The field were the horses are would be prime building land. Fortunately all attempts have had building permission refused. At one stage the National Trust wanted to buy it but only on condition that they could build a limited number of houses. This was also refused.

Back to the foal which had an obvious itch. It was in danger of either pushing the fence over or catching its hoove in the fencing. Either way Edith had to do her bit!!

It's natural mother was however unconcerned.

"Now that's better, are you going to behave now?"

No!!!

Reunited!

We walked through the village on our way back. The pub and cafes seemed to be doing well

Nice to see the old brass beam weighing scales back in action after a few years absense.

Ahhhh!....The sound of leather on willow. It can only be England on a Sunday afternoon.

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