Beer

An extremely convivial walk along the Calder and Hebble Navigation today, from Sowerby Bridge to Brighouse and back again. The towpath was very busy and amicable with walkers; people taking part in a 10K sponsored run for a local hospice; hundreds of cyclists, safely "ting tinging" as they came up behind; dog walkers; morose anglers and a few cheerful ones; and a very chatty couple, who listed for me all the wildlife they had seen along that stretch of canal recently (otters, jays, kingfishers, sand martins, etc.)

Just after I had turned back, I had to seek refreshment at this splendidly traditional canalside pub in Elland, which offered 20 types of real ale. Of course I only had one today...

Other pictures today can be seen here. Today I chose not to blip a moody black and white one, as it would not do justice to the pleasant nature of the day. But I could have opted for this one.