Coed Brenin Enduro 2014

Coed Brenin Enduro 2014

Saturday 23 August 2014

Leg stretcher to Sunderland Point

Abi had noticed that there was a fund raiser for sea defences at Sunderland Point today so we decided to cycle over. Sunderland Point is only a stones throw from us, but on the opposite side of the river Lune's estuary. We last visited here when we first moved up to Lancashire and hadn't been back since. I think its probably because to get there you have to go North of the river, queue in Asda traffic, bypass the grotty industrial zone and hang a left by the nuclear power station.....

Arrival......

Looking back over the estuary to home turf
However, its definitely worth it. The dead end approach road is tidal, which adds drama when cycling on it and not sure which way the tide is going. Whilst over at the point we enjoyed a cake stop, admired the views back inland to the Bowland Fells we call home and also went to pay our respects at Sambo's Grave.

Sambo's Grave
Sambo's Grave is the burial site of a cabin boy/slave in a field near Sunderland Point. Years back this was an important port serving cotton, sugar and slave ships from the West Indies and North America. It is thought that he arrived by ship in 1736, sadly died here and was buried on this unconsecrated ground (as he wasn't a Christian) by the sea. Hard to imagine these times now, the slavery and the fact that this area was a major port - now long gone and I guess replaced by motor transport and air freight/travel.



Before heading back we enjoyed a cake stop in the sun looking across the estuary to Glasson Dock, and Abi bought a beautiful mug from Liz a Dolphinholme 'artist in residence' (check out her 'stuff' here -  Liz's ceramics ).

Cake time

Holiday vibe
Time for home, lets hope we can beat the tide and get out....





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