The Cloud, Congleton

The Cloud is a rock formation near the town of Congleton. A feature often seen when driving around Cheshire. It a bright sunny day, so pup was keen to explore, we headed up to The Cloud and treked up to the top of the hill where some amazing views across Cheshire were gained. I have found a rather fascinating country to explore and the views gained helped better understand the county I know live in. I think Cheshire offers lots to see and their are lots of other places to visit too.

The route took us through some rather interesting woods, though even in these pictures, the feel that something is watching you is felt. Woods I have always thought hold a light and dark feel to them, casting shadows, shafts of light, the wind through the leaves and branches. They seem both amazing places to walk through, with an undercurrent of darkness catching your mind.

From the top which we finally did reach. Will say it not a quick route up, but it a more gradual climb we took rather than hiking up other paths which are much steeper. The views from the top are amazing, following the ridge North and South, and the whole of Cheshire laying before you. Starting to pick out features such as Jodrell Bank, the Peckforton Hill range, two locations we have already visited and also the welsh hills in the distance. On such a sunny day, you could sit on the rocks and just take in the view for a long time. Someone with vertigo, oh ye me, it finally gets bit to much, so after a while we headed back down to find a neolithic site not to far away.

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