Picture Competition 2 – Self Isolation

Introduction

Incredibly, it’s been 8 months since my first Picture Competition was initiated by a very wet October Thursday.

Last Friday, after a day out golfing, I was in The Lone Star restaurant in Buxton when the NHS Covid-19 app advised that I must self isolate for 8 days following an exposure to an infected person on the previous Tuesday. The Tuesday had been Cal’s birthday, and the only contacts I could have had were at a meal out at The Crown, Hawk Green. However, we sat outside at The Crown, which we’re told is relatively safe, and tables were socially distanced. Confusing…. yes! However, I’ve been self isolating since getting home from Buxton, have tested negative for Covid 19, and will complete the isolation tomorrow, Friday at 2359.

It’s been a long week, but the 6 day cricket World Test Championship Final, the US Open Golf and the Euros have helped me to retain my sanity.

Today’s walk has had to be postponed, so I’ll spend the day preparing some new walks to see me through the next few weeks. These are the maps that cover pretty much everywhere within an hour of Cheadle Hulme!

But first, here’s my second picture quiz, taken from walks completed between November 2016 and June 2017.

Rules

I’ve numbered them 1 to 12, so if you know a location write the number and place as a comment at the bottom of this blog post (not on Facebook, Twitter or email) if you know what or where any of them are taken.

Only name 1 each please, to give others a chance. If you have a particular favourite, note which one it is.

Any other comments about the locations are welcome.

Over the weekend, I’ll add a comment with the answers.

2016-17

Picture 1

Picture 2

Picture 3

Picture 4

Picture 5

Picture 6

Picture 7

Picture 8

Picture 9

Picture 10

Picture 11

Picture 12

And Finally…..

Thursday wouldn’t be Thursday without a song to finish. A Self Isolation special!

18 Comments

  1. Jordan Roberts said:

    I think picture 6 is in Marple Bridge on the woodland walk between the village and Garden House.

    24 June 2021
    • graham.roberts80 said:

      Sorry Jord, it isn’t there, but it is somewhere that I’ve walked with you…..

      24 June 2021
  2. Martin Heaton said:

    Pic 7: Rushup Edge from Mam Tor

    24 June 2021
    • Graham Roberts said:

      Yes, love that view. I nearly used the view the other way, to Castleton and Hope Quarry, as everyone would know it from the ident to Channel 4 programmes where it appears.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9LlXpy1u8A

      24 June 2021
      • Brian Duckworth said:

        No 12 Gawsworth Church

        25 June 2021
  3. Susanne Sheridan said:

    I don’t have a clue but what stunning photos!

    24 June 2021
    • graham.roberts80 said:

      Aah, thanks – you don’t get out much then!

      24 June 2021
      • Susanne Sheridan said:

        No! But think I need to change that after looking at these beautiful photos

        27 June 2021
  4. Frank Tucker said:

    Pic 5 : Is the Goyt Cliff viaduct in the foreground with the weir spanning the river upstream ?The viaduct is a fantastic example of Victorian engineering, built in 1865 and substantially renovated in 2014/15.

    24 June 2021
    • graham.roberts80 said:

      Yes, though I had no idea that was the name of the viaduct. For others it is between Roman Lakes, and the Roman Bridge, near Marple.

      24 June 2021
  5. Alan Maddock said:

    Great photos Graham. Have fond memories of listening to Roy Orbison as a kid, don’t know if it’s still there but I watched a great documentary about him on the I Player. Enjoy your walking return 👌

    24 June 2021
    • graham.roberts80 said:

      Thanks Alan. I thought you may have got No. 9!

      24 June 2021
  6. Graham Roberts said:

    Yes, that’s right, Brian.

    25 June 2021
  7. Martin Heaton said:

    You may need to give some clues, Graham😏

    27 June 2021
  8. Graham Roberts said:

    OK. Anyone can answer now.
    Here’s some clues.
    Pic 1 was international news in 2019
    Pic 2 floats by in the sky
    Pic 3 is on the Red Route in a local forest
    Pic 4 is a famous author
    Pic 6 is near White Nancy
    Pic 8 is 15 minutes from Aslton Towers and near Dovedale
    Pics 9, 10 and 11 are all local Natiinal Trust sites

    27 June 2021
  9. Martin Heaton said:

    Pic 2 is The Cloud

    28 June 2021
    • Graham Roberts said:

      Correct!

      28 June 2021
  10. graham.roberts80 said:

    ANSWERS, and thanks to all who took part.
    1. Toddbrook Reservoir Whaley Bridge – cause of the town’s 2019 evacuation
    2. The Cloud, Congleton from Rushton Spencer
    3. Forest Chapel on the Red Route Walk from Macclesfield Forest Visitor Centre
    4. Rudyard Lake nr Leek
    5. River Goyt and Goyt Cliff Viaduct between Marple and Strines nr. Roman Lakes
    6. Waulk Mill waterfall between Bollington and Rainow below Kerridge and White Nancy
    7. Rushup Edge from Mam Tor
    8. Throwley Old Hall between Ilam and Grindon nr. River Manifold Valley
    9. Tatton Park from the front of the hall
    10. Lyme Park – view to Manchester from above the small top car park
    11. Hare Hill Gardens
    12. Gawsworth Church

    1 July 2021

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