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We got a good licking at Wheelock, but weren't defeated. Perhaps the cows were just pleased to see us and our thorough washing was a welcome. The high spot of this walk though is the birds - widgeon, shellduck, red shank, ruff, merlin, curlew, great tit, tree sparrow, heron, mallards and teal. And especially our favourite the lapwing. With its jaunty crest and playful tumbling flight this bird seems to rejoice in spring. You don't have to be a twitcher to appreciate Elton Flashes, but a pair of binoculars will certainly add to the enjoyment.
 LOCATION: Sandbach START: Turn off A533 down Abbey Rd, one mile west of Sandbach, and keep straight on at roundabout. Elton Road leads under railway, then turn left down Clay Lane & park by Elton Flashes (Grid reference SJ724595) DISTANCE: Six miles GRADE: Easy TIME: Three hours MAP: Explorer - two maps, Crewe & Nantwich and Northwich & Delamere Landranger 118 REFRESHMENTS: Wheelock |
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