Walking the Moss - June 2nd 2021

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For those interested, here’s a ‘photo walk’ of Marton Moss undertaken in early June 2021. This is my favourite summer solo walk and previously, I’ve been reluctant to post it, firstly because I expect that it may be on the edge of legality and secondly, for half the walk I’ve never bumped into another soul. 

However, with the new road across the Moss on the horizon, I don’t expect that anybody will soon be able to walk it in the near future, legally or otherwise, so I’ve recorded it for posterity.
It’s highly likely that many have not seen a number of these views previously. You have to be agile to do this walk as there are two stiles to clamber over and it’s not recommended for dogs and small children. As per usual, it begins and ends with the Shovels.

Shovels - School Road - Sandy Lane - Midgeland Road - Division Lane - Radar Road - Wood - Paths - School Road - Jubilee Lane - Progress Way - New Hall Avenue - Midgeland Road - Ecclesgate path - St Nicholas School path - School Road - Shovels.

Finally, the usual caveat applies – if you’re not happy about you, your animal or your property featuring then simply message the site admin and the photos will be gladly removed without any fuss. It’s about 3.5 miles and takes approximately 90 minutes.


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Mick Downer - Published December 2024
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