Westport lake, wildlife walk
Westport lake had to be one of the most scenic places in the potteries this sunny spring day.
Normally a walk around the lake, is limited just to the paved paths, but not today as the past few days of nice weather meant that the nature trail, to the east of the lake (A500 side), was dry and passable for a buggy, and two little boys on foot.
After checking with a dog walker, who reassured me the path was passable, we set off with a list of things to find. Arming ourself with this list, meant that we wouldn't rush through, and hopefully the boys would show some interest.
We set off looking for and finding a small bird (Robin), a big bird (goose), insect (butterfly - which surprised me that our 5yr old knew a butterfly was an insect) and finally a mammal (squirrel).
Because the walk in the woods had been entertaining and interesting for them, there was none of the usual "my legs are tired", just two happy little lads, and a chatty baby in her push chair.
After completing our lap in about an hour, we took a quick trip to the visitors centre for a quick pee break, and a good wash of their hands, we then set off to Westport lakes fabulous park for a final bit of fun (virtually glass free).
So, if your stuck for something to do tomorrow, why not head off to the Westport lake, the gem of Stoke North.
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Have to agree, we went there
Have to agree, we went there yesterday mid afternoon and was surprised how busy it was.
Had to park in the overspill car park which would be a challenge if it had rained recently.
Park for the kids plenty to do even when busy like yesterday.
Wonderful paths around at least 2 lakes suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and bikes, couple of kids learning to ride them as well. Lots of ducks and geese to feed, and there were even 2 sets of baby geese to look at.
The bit my son liked the most was the ice cream van, you can get an ice cream, flake, sauce and sprinkles for what used to be 99p is now a £1!
Didn't try the visitor centre but will definately go again.
Has anyone ever been to Bathpool park, is there much there?
the old ice cream man is no
the old ice cream man is no longer there and has now been replaced by a dirty looking van and man that being honest i wouldnt buy a thing off. we went to buy a cone and there was dead flies on the counter and the driver picking his nose!!! bring man sam who we had been going to for the last 20 years
Hope Sam is ok, he's
Hope Sam is ok, he's certainly part of the charm of the place
He's been stabbed in the back
He's been stabbed in the back bt former work colleagues and is no longer allowed to sell there as all rights to the lake have been given to someone else.
He's my uncle
East side of the lake ?. Matt
East side of the lake ?. Matt has your compass a reverse magnetic pull ?. Have alook where the sun sets tonight as it usually sets in the west. LOL
Matt also a little known fact
Matt also a little known fact that water voles are resident in the area on the far side of the lake. They were very prolific untill Fowlea Brook was redug several years ago but the desturbance of that activity did reduce their numbers.
With my screwy compass, when
With my screwy compass, when you say the far side.....
i feel its disgusting how
i feel its disgusting how stoke council have treated people from there county like rubbish ...... sam as been at westport lake for 20 odd yrs and low n behold its down to money ......... its a shame its disgusting and i hope now the turn out at the lake is far less than what its been ................ bring back the backbone of the lake ...SAM ..
i agree with the other
i agree with the other comments Sam is a legend at westport lake and although im sure the new van means well i went last week and got charged £1.40p for an ice cream for my son who is 3!!! sam always looked after us and although i dont no why hes no longer there i think we would all want him back.
i also dont think the new ice cream man ( aaron i believe hes called) has ever washed his hands in his life
I heard to day that there was
I heard to day that there was a argument that ended up in fisticufs between two icecream men at Westport Lake. apparently one vanman objected to the other one turning up and trying take over his pitch so he argued with him and it all ended up in a fight and the police were called to the scene. This is second hand information given to me whilst at work but i would love to find out if it is true, any one else out there know about it??. Also if it is true what on earth must visitors or mums and dads with small children be thinking of our lakeside hospitality.
we heard that too. although
we heard that too. although my brother said neither of them were Sam? can some one tell me whats happened to Sam?
its the ice cream man that is usually at longton park that threw a few punches!!! i knew id seen him before!! my little girl pointed it out ha!!!
he then told two old ladies who wanted a cornet for there kids (grand kids im guessing) to f-off too and continued punching and spitting at the other man!!!
the place just seems to be changing day to day. ive seen 3 different ice vans in the last 2 weeks but none of them sam so we have just turned around and gone home.
where is sam these days?
He's at Buxton now mate as
He's at Buxton now mate as he's not allowed at the lake despite him working there before half of the stuff was built
bring sam back my lad wont be
bring sam back my lad wont be having anything of that dirty pig sam was great hes been there years. now some dirty lad as taken over that looks like hes not had a bath nor washed his hands. get of the road arron we don't want you in stoke you or your vans get the balls and go. there's only one man for the lake and that's Sam the man the peoples Sam.
Oh dear !!!. Did you not pay
Oh dear !!!. Did you not pay any attention in your English lessons at school Susy ?. Your post makes no sense at all.
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