The ruins of Harrock Hill windmill can be taken in as part of a great circular walk.The structure was used for milling corn in its day.

The windmill is mentioned as far back as 1660

“Capital messuage and tenement with appurtenances in Wrightington called Harrock Hall; windmill in Wrightington called Harrock mill, with a kiln adjoining, and all toll, soken and mulcture; messuage in tenure of Richard Ashton, 24s.” – Papers of the Rigbye family of Harrock Hall, Wrightington (The National Archives).

So if you’re a keen walker, and interested in local history, I’d highly recommend paying it a visit.

I didn’t have my SLR so used my phone to capture these images.

harrock hill windmill

Well, the last couple of years have been something, haven’t they? I’ve managed to keep myself entertained over that period, but it was so nice to be able get away from home on a recent short 4 day break in North Wales, for the first time in what seems to have been forever. These photos are a selection taken on Android phone and digital SLR camera. Hope you like them.

We had a beautiful day out at Avenham and Miller Park in Preston. The weather was perfect, hot and sunny. Well worth a visit if you haven’t been before, plenty to do and see. All photographs taken on my phone camera. There’s a map of the location at the bottom of the page. You can find out more about the park on Wikipedia

We took full advantage of the lovely weather (finally) and headed out for a drive, camera in hand,  ending up in Lymm, near Warrington. While in the area we were fortunate enough to stumble on this beautiful walk along the canal-side known as Spud Wood. There’s a map at the bottom of the post to show you where to find it, certain well worth a visit. Hope you enjoy the photos.

We had a lovely Autumn walk today at Haigh Hall woodland park in Wigan. It was cold, but bright. Some lovely afternoon light available. I didn’t take my SLR camera, so had to rely on my mobile phone camera to capture these photos. Hope you enjoy them.