Now on the Heywood side of Rochdale Old Road, I found myself turning left past Simpson Clough Mill and looking at the stream running through Ashworth Valley:
But Ashworth Valley would have to wait till later as I made my way through the caravan park and into Carr Wood:
Know this path well, one of my favourite short walks anywhere:
It was great passing a small retaining wall I built years ago (middle left-hand side of the picture):
And then I was fully in Carr Wood, the fast-moving brook taking centre stage:
Hats off to whoever built the green bridge:
Passing a waterfall making its way into the brook:
Coming out of Carr Wood at the top end, rewarded with the waterfall:
Amidst old industrial ruins:
Never tire of going back to see Carr Wood, the place is magic.