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Gentle circuit of #Royden this morning. Overcast sky leading to light rain not exactly raising the spirits. Benty’s quiet for a Thursday although there were folk inside.

A narrow dirt path winds through a dense thicket of trees and shrubs in a forested area.A winding path through a park surrounded by trees and grass under an overcast sky.A winding dirt path leads through a forested area with bare trees and patches of grass.A cozy outdoor tent setup features wooden picnic tables, hanging string lights, and a small tree decoration.

Places on the Peak Cluster corridor from this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Plus Benty’s seems to have acquired a floor show.

A peaceful wooded path with a rustic wooden bench surrounded by tall trees.A small stream winds through a leafless, wintery forest landscape with a field in the background.Two bare trees frame a view of a grassy field with a wooden fence and a distant building, seen over a moss-covered stone wall.Several chickens and roosters are gathered by a large tree within a fenced area.

Slow lunch en famille at the Ring O’Bells then Thurstaston as dusk approached to walk it off. Lovely light but lots of midges in places.

A scenic view of a cloudy sky over a tranquil shoreline with grassy foreground.A wooden staircase leads down to a beach with a calm sea under a cloudy sky.A dramatic coastal view features a grassy cliff opening onto a calm sea under a cloudy sky.A coastal landscape features a curved sandy beach bordered by grassy cliffs under an overcast sky.

Walk along #Hoylake prom this morning. The usual suspects: godwits, oystercatchers, redshank, shelduck, curlew. Coffee opportunity closed but at least it stayed dry.

A coastal promenade with railings curves alongside a sandy beach under a cloudy sky.Several wind turbines are situated along a vast, cloudy seashore with patches of grass and water in the foreground.A small boat rests on a vast, muddy shoreline under a cloudy sky, with wind turbines visible in the distance.A concrete seawall overlooks a cloudy coastline with a sandy beach and distant industrial structures.

TIL that Greasby Brook at #Royden lies in the middle of the 200 m wide avenue proposed for the Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline. If they follow standard procedure construction will require a 30-40 m wide zone within that avenue. experience.arcgis.com/experienc…

Amended route to take in the first daff showing on the driveway at #Royden. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.

A narrow road curves gently through a wooded area, flanked by tall hedges and a row of budding daffodils.A wooden sign saying Welcome to Royden Park is surrounded by trees, fallen leaves, and emerging plants.A wooden gate stands along a forest path, surrounded by trees and greenery.A forest path surrounded by trees and dense foliage features a wooden sign pointing towards Montgomery Hill.

Signs of Spring on this morning’s circuit of #Royden: doffed the woolly hat, people sitting outside at Benty’s, first rhodo starting to bloom.

A sunlit forest path winds through trees and lush greenery.Sunlight casts long shadows of bare trees across a forest path with a wooden bench.A dirt path winds through a leafless, tree-lined area under a clear blue sky.A plant with glossy green leaves and pink flower buds.

Sunny morning in #Royden. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

A serene forest scene features tall trees, a dirt path, and scattered undergrowth.A narrow path winds through a lush, wooded area filled with tall trees and dense vegetation.A large, traditional Tudor-style house is visible through leafless tree branches, situated in a grassy area.A variety of colorful primrose flowers are growing in a garden bed surrounded by moss and fallen leaves.

Shopping trip to #WestKirby. Got caught out by a sudden squall but at least the spring bulbs got the benefit. 🛒

A seaside promenade with street lamps, railings, and flying seagulls under a cloudy sky.A landscaped area features brick planters filled with various plants and flowers along a paved pathway.

Rain overnight so a slight step backwards in terms of mud but otherwise dry for today’s circuit of #Royden. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

A grassy field with a bench and a path is bordered by leafless trees under an overcast sky.A forested area with tall trees and dense underbrush featuring brown ferns and scattered green plants.A narrow dirt path leads through a gap through a wall into a wooded area with bare trees.A muddy path winds through a wooded area with a wooden gate on the right.

Blustery and cold for mini-circuit of #Royden this morning. Upside is that conditions underfoot are improving. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

A moss-covered stone wall runs alongside a narrow forest path surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.A dirt path curves alongside lush, moss-covered rocks and dense forested trees.A woodland area featuring a dense carpet of blooming snowdrops amidst dry branches and grass.A narrow wooden plank bridge crosses a small stream in a wooded area surrounded by trees and foliage.

Greasby Brook this morning on its way to the Mersey. Don’t think it gets enough credit tbh.

Animated gif of a small stream passing through woodland.

Dry for this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard. Out early so fairly quiet.

A forest pathway is surrounded by tall trees and dense greenery.Tall trees rise above a moss-covered hillside with scattered fallen leaves.A forest scene features a path surrounded by slender trees and a patch of green foliage on the right.A small, tranquil stream surrounded by trees and foliage winds its way through a forested area.

Actual sun reflected in #WestKirby Marine Lake this afternoon.

A serene body of water reflects the sunlight under a cloudy sky with distant hills on the horizon.

Greasby Brook this morning. #Royden

Occasional light showers for this morning’s abbreviated circuit of #Royden. Quiet for half-term but will doubtless get busier later. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.

A dirt path bordered by a moss-covered stone wall runs through a forest of bare trees.A forest scene features leafless trees, a moss-covered trunk, and a carpet of fallen leaves on the ground.A forest scene features a moss-covered tree, surrounding greenery, and a dirt path.A muddy forest path lined with bare trees reflects the sky in large puddles.

Slightly shorter circuit of #Royden this morning. Hopefully kinder to the knee. Dodged worst of the showers in Benty’s. Playlist: Afghan Whigs.

A dirt path in a wooded area features a gate with a sign in memory of a dog and a basket attached.A muddy path winds through a forested area with trees and dense greenery on either side.A landscape features a mix of grass, bushes, leafless trees, and a cloudy sky.A dirt path winds through a grassy and slightly muddy landscape with bare trees under a cloudy sky.

Modified circuit of #Royden this afternoon while the weather held. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.

A dirt path winds through a grassy, tree-lined landscape under a cloudy sky.A stone wall in a forest has a single black glove placed on top, with a path leading through it.A narrow, muddy path winds through a wooded area with bare trees and dense shrubs under a cloudy sky.A forest scene features a tall tree with several bracket fungi growing on its bark.

Sunny days are good for walking but also for visiting galleries. Accordingly, off to the Williamson again to see art by Steve des Landes, a new exhibition featuring sculptor Adrian Jeans and, in the cafe, a distant view of Liverpool by Eyes(?). Still need to go back for more!

An art gallery interior showcases various colorful paintings on white walls, with a wooden bench positioned on the parquet floor.A spacious art gallery with wooden floors features numerous paintings displayed along the walls and benches in the center.A detailed sculpture in a gallery depicts a figure holding a large rifle, surrounded by a setting with a blue wall and a ceiling grid.A pastoral landscape features a river with a small settlement in the foreground and a cityscape with tall spires and hills in the background.

Quiet generally in #Royden this morning. Light rain and very muddy in places. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

A tranquil lake is surrounded by leafless trees and green foliage under a cloudy sky.A muddy, leafless forest path with puddles is surrounded by bare trees.A forest path winds through tall trees with a large puddle of water beside it.A winding stream runs through a dense area of leafless trees and green underbrush.

Knee improving but still feeling a little sub-par so similar abbreviated circuit to yesterday. No actual rain but even the pines muddy in places.

A narrow, winding path surrounded by tall trees and dense greenery in a forest setting.A forest path winds through tall, sparse trees with a slightly overcast sky above.A wooden bench sits on a muddy path surrounded by leafless trees in a forested area.A forest path lined with tall, slender trees leads into the distance.

Interesting to see Kagi News has added a global tension index. Currently 42°/warm apparently.

A line graph titled 30-Day Trend displays fluctuating data from January 13 to February 11, with values ranging from 0 to 100.

Feeling a bit sluggish today so just a short circuit of #Royden from courtyard to Benty’s and back. Slippery in places and a fair amount of surface water but dodged the worst of the rain while “refuelling”.

A narrow stream winds through a wooded area with sparse vegetation and tall trees.A muddy path runs through a forest with tall, leafless trees.A muddy path surrounded by trees and bushes is reflected in a large puddle on a cloudy day.A marshy landscape features tall grasses, scattered trees, and cloudy skies.

In Voyages exhibition reminders of Liverpool’s enduring ties with the USofA, including a small flag that found its way there via the moon. Shopping, coffee on the Albert Dock and then home via James St.

A subway platform features colorful lights on the ceiling and artwork on the walls.

To #Liverpool to visit the Walker which was unexpectedly closed as per all NG&MM sites today so into visually stunning Central Library instead to see Picton, Hornby and Oak Rooms. Interesting exhibition on theme of voyages in Hornby.

A modern architectural interior with multiple levels and curved elements, featuring a large skylight and clean, sleek design.A large, ornate library room features curved bookshelves filled with books, a clock on the wall, and a table with chairs in the center.A grand, ornate library interior features tall columns, arched windows, and display cases with books and artifacts.A large, open book is displayed in a glass case surrounded by bookshelves filled with numerous colorful books in a two-story library.