SHAFTS of early morning sunlight cut through the mist on this flooded quarry at Helsdale Wood, Lymm.
An attractive if foreboding scene – but one which belies the danger of the place.
Not only does the flooded quarry pose a drowning threat for the unwary, but it also spelt disaster for local residents.
Some years ago, torrential rain caused the pit to overflow the ancient quarry and pour into a nearby stream which, in turn, became a torrent pouring downhill towards the Bridgewater Canal under bridge at the junctions of Burford Lane, Warrington Lane and Mill Lane.
Roads were flooded and a cottage – appropriately named Caution Cottage – was inundated.
Since then, work has been carried out to prevent a recurrence of the problem.
But the old quarry – alongside a well-used woodland footpath – still presents an ominous presence in the spooky wood.
Early morning in a mystic woodland
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
