Have you ever noticed how 'Ducks' really mess up the grass in autumn and winter months.
Every lake, pond and slow moving stretch of water in Lancashire especially appears to support large numbers of ducks.
I had a couple of really good bicycle rides, yesterday and today. I forgot to take my camera, which is a pity, as I came across some sensational views, I'll try and put that faux pas right next week or so.
This winter will be the first full winter we have spent in The UK for many a year. We are both looking forward to the same.
Maybe, we are 'quackers'
This is a very well recommended 'Restaurant' as well.
A little below from The Net.
Wellsprings Inn Pendle Hill - Reader Recommendations If you enjoyed your meal at Wellsprings Inn Pendle Hill write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and get 10% off any case of wine purchased from leading independent wine merchant Talking Wines. Alternatively read what other diners have to say below. Wellsprings Inn Pendle Hill - Clitheroe Rd , Sabden , Clitheroe , BB7 9HN - 0871 7144335 Reader Recommendations: Recommended by Stormyraincloud (21st August 2008) Wonderful restaurant. Great service, great food. Especially love the Mexican revolution. We go back time and again and have a fabulous time without fail every time. 5 * Recommended by Lisa P (11th February 2008) Excellent food and great value, well worth a visit!!! Recommended by Darling (30th December 2007) The nicest restaurant I've ever visited, including all the 5* one's, this venue is going to be the setting for my Daughters wedding. The food is tasty and healthy, beautifully presented and inexpensive. The coffee is fabulous, and the staff are helpful and friendly and welcoming. A great time was had by all, thanks Zack & Catherine for a fabulous experience. I loved the music and the views are tremendous. Looking forward to the wedding reception next year, Janet. Recommended by Jhonny (26th November 2007) Loved the food great service Recommended by Martin (16th November 2007) what a good view over Pendle hill, food average Recommended by Kimberleyh (24th September 2007) With great views, excellent food and fabulous decor this is a great choice for a romantic meal. One of my favourite places! Kimberley x. Recommended by Adam Xxx (27th January 2007) I eat out at many places but this was one of the best. The food was outstanding, i even managed two portions of sticky toffee pudding it was that good. The service was great, very polite. It was a good atmosphere all the staff were very friendly. I recommend it to anybody who is passing over pendle, you will have a great meal and at a reasonable price. X Recommended by Purpleturtle (18th October 2006) Great views, lovely decor and atmosphere. Food very good but could have been spicier (I ordered extra chillies). Lots of specialty mexican and spanish drinks to try. A good night out! Recommended by Mark (28th July 2006) I'm an ex-pat from Arizona, and this is, bar none, the best Mexican food in the United Kingdom. I've been from one end of this country to the other, over the past six years. Highly recommended. Recommended by Jim R (26th February 2006) There has been an Inn there since the late 19th Century, although it looks nothing like it now The Wellsprings is a charming place and the variety of their cooking and choice in beverage is highly recommended. The ambience and the views of the Ribble Valley make it a place to visit time and time again. Recommended by Anon (4th August 2005) What a lovely place with breathtaking views and excellent food. Tell me more about this place Read recommendations for other Lancashire restaurants Our policy on reader recommendations I haven't tried it myself, but the comments above make it seem an appropriate place to visit in due course. There's an old photograph below taken from The Net with a bit of info:- The side view of the Wellsprings,taken this time with out the snow.
This angle of the pub was taken where the dry ski slope is now.The Wellsprings was 'done up' between 1948 and 1949.
The present building was built around the old one.On the first photograph you can see half the pub is not used as an inn.I presume going off the large door on the right hand side that,that part of the inn was used to keep customers horse and cart e.t.c.
The Wellsprings
Different, isn't it.
It's worth clicking on 'The Old Boozers Index' link.
Difficult to locate this sort of information and old photographs at times.
I thought this was appropriate to leave on here tonight as well, 'Road to Nowhere'
Sensational location in general.
I rather think the road/dirt track is simply a private route to the farm in the top right hand corner of the photograph.