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The fine, warm sunny weather continues, but along with it the haze seems to deepen. I am not able now to get above it so for views so we decided on this delightful walk where all we wanted to see was a ground level.

We parked the car in the car park of the Heron Corn Mill on the banks of the River Bela.

From the car park a path leads gently uphill through an avenue of trees towards the Deer Park.

However on entering the park we were met by a number of these little chappies most of whom were just chilling.

A short distance on we could see the deer beneath a few trees. Leaving Edith by the path I slowly made my way towards them.

There was no cover at all between us and I was quite surprised to get to within about 30 yards of them....

...before they decided "that's near enough pal" and decided to move on, at which point I left them in peace.

A look over to Haverbrack over which we would return to Beetham.

We diverted from the public footpath across the park to visit the highest part of the park once the site of an Iron Age Hill fort.

We could now see the extent of the haziness. Even the OFL of Whitbarrow across the Kent estuary was barely visible.

Looking down on Milnthorpe.

However the day was pleasant and there is plenty to see close at hand.

We descended to the old bridge over the River Bela and then followed it downstream.

Some locals were having a lie in.

Whilst others, more curious, came over to see us.

We followed the quiet river down towards Dallam Towers...

...passing this small tortoiseshell taking in the sun.

We have to leave the riverside for a short while to take the lane towards Milnthorpe Bridge

A look back as we walk to the lane...

...where the old question of just why did the chicken (or in this case pheasant) cross the road?

Milnthorpe Bridge...after crossing the road....

....we continued along the banks of the river.

There as been some work carried out recently here....it is part of a programme to restore the area to its original beauty by removing overhead power cables in some areas....More info.....HERE

Partly into the sun, looking over Haverbrack.

Looking down a hazy Kent estuary towards Sandside with the viaduct at Arnside in the distance.

Whitbarrow from our coffee stop.

From Sandside we made our way up towards Haverbrack.

This is a wonderful viewpoint but today it is not to be.

Even the humpy Howgills have disappeared from over Milnthorpe.

Descending through Haverbrack.

Wray Cottage.

Our return now was along quiet country lanes, here with views towards Farleton Knott.

A look back to Haverbrack.

Back in Beetham we visited the shop/post office/ cafe. Unfortunately the cafe wasn't opened but the lady did offer to make us some sandwiches up.

And finally....St Michaels and All Angels Church at Beetham.

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