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Again I am by myself but that is because it's Tuesday and Edith is at her brothers. Yesterday after my walk I returned home and decided to have a soak in the bath rather than a shower. As I was getting in the bath I somehow managed to get the toes on my right foot tangled up with the hand-grip on the bath as I was getting in. It was quite painful at the time and this morning it as turned all shades of black and purple. It is only slightly swollen so I'm hoping it isn't broken. This very gentle walk was picked with the toe in mind.

The River Kent from Levens Bridge.

Some of the Bagot Goats at the start of the walk. I was sure that I would see more later but unfortunately didn't.

Looking across the river to what will hopefully be my return route if the toe behaves.

The path climbs gently through the park.

It's a beautiful morning, certainly one too good to miss.

A group of the black fallow deer which inhabit the park.

I was trying to get closer but they were disturbed by a two couples coming up the park behind having a good chinwag.

The cottages at the top of the park.

I'm at the top of the park now and the toe seems ok so it's carry on.

Crossing a rather quiet A590

After crossing the A590 I took a path on the right into the fields to join the track of the Lancaster Canal. Here I am looking over to Sizergh Fell.

Walking along, or on, the Lancaster Canal. This stretch was filled in when the canal was closed.

Looking over towards the Kendal Scars.

This is where we usually leave the canal but the toe was still OK so I decided to carry on a short way.

Looking down to Sedgwick House.

The canal, on my right is not filled in here but is totally overgrown.

The Sedgwick Aqueduct which carried the canal over the road to Natland.

Sedgwick from the aqueduct. I left the canal here to walk down to Park Head.

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The River Kent from Sedgwick Bridge

Walking down the lane towards Park Head my toe started to play up a bit. Nothing serious but just enough to let me know it had had enough.

Force Falls.

Passing under the A590 on the way to Park Head.

Park Head, my route is to the left of the tree ahead.

Looking over to Sizergh as I cross the fields back to the park.

I am now back in Levens Park and it's all downhill from here.

It looks like a statue but this black fallow hind was only about 50' away from me and remained perfectly still. Very unusual for them.

A few more nearby busy grazing.

A look back up my route as I reach the river.

A lovely spot to sit and linger but my toes hurting and I want to get it in iced water.

Fortunately the car isn't far away.

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