Late start to a walk

I was late setting off yesterday. There is a large area between Huddersfield and Barnsley to explore. It takes just over an hour to get there. I spent £25 on petrol, and noticed that the gauge was at the same place as when I started out. So that little trip was quite costly. At £1.88 per litre, every trip is going to be costly from now on. Mind you I might have to modify my driving and not keep up to the 70mph speed limit. A drop to 55 / 60 would probably be more economical. My car has a smaller engine so should be economical anyway, that's if I don't put my foot flat to the floor. 

I noticed that there wasn't many cars on the motorway, quite a lot of lorries though. On the way home later there were more cars, probably going home from work. I took the M180, M18, M62 across to Leeds, and the M1 south to junction 39. The A636 and the A637 took me to Flockton. I looked for a parking place but the road through it is very busy. Other drivers don't appreciate someone slowing down and checking out possible parking places. I gave up and took a quiet minor road to Emley. More luck there, there wasn't much traffic. A wide side road was suitable. I walked up the main street to the church. A good place to start a walk. 

It looked quite simple and basic inside. Nothing fancy but well cared for. Money has been spent on a new kitchen and the wooden ceiling looked like it has had a good coat of varnish. 

A lot of churches are going down this route now. Using the building as a drop in centre, for local meetings. Tables and chairs were set out cafe style. 

Over on the horizon is Emley Moor transmitting station. It is a telecommunications and broadcasting facility. Here is some information about it. If you want to take a look at it, watch the BBC weatherman go up in the lift to the top. The mast on the left was put up as a temporary measure for five years so they could work on the main mast. 

The rolling hills in this area give some nice views.

 

I set off down a track heading for Flockton. Lots of stone cottages nestling in the hollows. 

The post box at Flockton has a Royal theme to it. 

An abundance of flowers at the gate of a long driveway to a private house. 

Here is a little video I made at Emley Church. It was 3pm, no time to dawdle, must get that walk done. 

I have a few more photo's coming up in part two. The cats want my attention now, so we'll catch up soon. Toodle pip.   ilona