The Lost Old Bridge

Sometimes when I'm out geocaching I find some unusual places. Along a very derelict Thames & Severn Canal path was this old bridge carrying a farmers lane. It was very spooky being way out in the countryside, silent until a tractor appeared above.

The actual canal path ended having been barricaded off and you had to go through a field around a wood. The bridge was completely overgrown and will need a lot of work to get the canal back from ruin.

Best viewed with the magnify button above the pic.

[Phil Cameron]

nice when you find a hidden treasure

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@philcameron59 Yes Phil, but I was quite lonely and being careful, spooky place so I needed someone to protect me.

[Ian McGuire]

wonderful..my kind of place for a ramble.....f

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@ianrm Thank you Ian, it was a longish walk.

[virtualbrownie]

It looks like the sort of place you need company but it makes a very interesting shot

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@virtualbrownie Thanks for your comment, I must admit being quite a way from roads or houses, this place made me nervous for some reason.

[Phil Cameron]

@ladymagpie 4 paws,1 tail & 42 teeth is my recommendation

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@philcameron59 Great idea - Alsatian seems like a good idea.

[Gayanne Campbell]

An exciting find Heather! The past hidden and forgotten, Excellent capture.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@zenna Thanks Gayanna, they are trying to restore this canal, pity I don't think it will be in my time.

[Gerry]

fav Heather very beautiful photo ps love your comment about the two Ronnies sketch four Candles that has got to be the best show ever i thought that was a classic scene too

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@gerry Thanks Gerry, I also think that was their best ever sketch of hundreds I enjoyed.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful shot!

[Lin]

Even before I read your description, my first thought was.. spooky! And I love spooky - great capture!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@elisasaeter @linnypinny Thank you ladies, yes it was spooky on my own.

[Connie]

You discover and capture the most lovely, seemingly forgotten treasures, Heather.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@connie865 Thanks Connie, it was quite a surprise when I came upon it through the undergrowth.

[Kathie]

I'm sure the overgrown trees and brush didn't help your comfort level. Nice find and shot.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@kathiecb Thanks Kathie, It would look so different if it was cleared.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely find. probably the first person along there for awhile

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@ziggy77 Thank you Jo for comment and following, I have reciprocated. The tow path came to an end when someone had fenced it off into park. That will be removed.

[Joey]

Awesome find and great shot

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@joeyc Thanks Joey

[Alice Burghart]

nice capture.

[John]

Fascinating! Must have been a very imposing structure in its day. And so many canals -- I never realized.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@congaree Thank you John, it was an interesting place.

[Claire]

It does look quite remote, it is a beautiful winter shot. Very stark; do they intend to renovate the canal do you know?

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@claireuk Thanks Claire, yes is hoping to open the canal right across the country from the River Severn in the West to the River Thames in the east. Small parts have already been restored.

[Claire]

@ladymagpie Oh Heather that will be fabulous; it is a bit high for them to do the walk on their back, feet on the roof of the bridge but still wonderful