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I was by myself today as Edith was visiting her brother so I decided to visit the old Trowbarrow Quarry now a nature reserve. Surprisingly I had never visited the quarry before although we have walked past it a number of times. What prompted me was a leaflet that I was given when we visited the Lady's slipper Orchid a short while ago.

It was just a short walk from the car park to Red Bridge where I could gain access

The face of the quarry wall is just about visible in the trees at the highest point

Having got through the wall stile to walk down to the quarry I was accosted by this little fella who must have thought I was some relation because it followed me down the field to the railway line crossing.

The reason for the quarry. This place was the birthplace of Tarmaccadam

A short walk along a gently rising path brought me to the quarry.

The quarry is about 1/4 mile long but barely 100 yards wide.

It is a very popular spot with the climbers. If you Google Trowbarrow Quarry it is about all you see.

As I followed the quarry northwards the heat was becoming oppressive. Trapped in here with the sun bouncing off the limestone walls it was time tofind some shade.

The northern end of the quarry where I turned into some trees on the left.

To find what is known as the Red Wall a popular spot with the climbers.

Welcome shade in the trees.

The path returned me to the quarry floor near this large boulder known as the "shelter stone" where in the 18 and early 1900's the quarry workers would shelter from the explosive blasting of rock.

Hot and Dry!!! and so was I

A Common spotted orchid.....we think

Nothing at all....I just made me wonder how nature is a wonderful artist

Looking along the length of the quarry. By now I was really cooking so reluctantly made my exit

Info board

As I made my way back I had a look for any ruins of the old Limestone works but only found  couple of foundations

Part of the Silverdale Golf Club course

Having exited onto the lane near Red Bridge I walked up towards Hawes Water

I presume the row of lovely limestone cottages were at one time to do with the quarry.

Entering the nature reserve

On the raised pathway alongside Hawes Water

Not the best time of year to get pictures with all the new growth but here we are looking over to Challan Hall

Making my way across to the other side to take the path towards Challan Hall

On the permissive path that avoids a short walk along the road

Looking back to Challan Hall

Walking up towards the road which I wil cross to take a path down to Waterslack

Crossing the railway lines at Waterslack......spot the cat?

The Garden Centre/Cafe at Waterslack as been closed some time. I believe it is to be developed into housing.

A short walk through the always delightful Eaves Wood

Soon returned me back to the car park

Next Walk:      24th June 2009 - Forest of Bowland - Stocks-In-Bowland from Slaidburn

Last Walk:       22nd June 2009 - Arnside & Silverdale - Beetham Fell & Fairy Steps

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