This stretch of my walk was adorned in parts by a heavenly host of golden daffodils on the ground and trees above that were dripping with blossom. The route I chose incorporated a couple of memorable climbs but it was worth every plod to enjoy spectacular views. When walking along the top of a gritstone ridge, the plains of Cheshire stretched out beside us so flat that I thought if I squinted a little I might catch a glimpse of the sun shimmering in the distance on the Irish