Through Simpson Clough and Carr Wood

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.