Report - Secret Stockport - Mersey Paradise

[FreshFingers]

I would dearly like some shots of the "Plus there are bloody green plant things which sting like hell!" as I would like to identify them.

I may have a picture somewhere...

 

[FreshFingers]

Ive only seen it a couple of times, both by banks of a river. The leaves are like clover leaves but much 'plumper' and bunched very densely in a carpet like fashion spread over the surface. The texture of the leaf is like a cats tongue.

 

[Nickindroy]

Ive only seen it a couple of times, both by banks of a river. The leaves are like clover leaves but much 'plumper' and bunched very densely in a carpet like fashion spread over the surface. The texture of the leaf is like a cats tongue.

...and they sting for days, but I don't like to moan.

 

[Alex Gibson]

Very nice report and full of brilliant information thanks for sharing

 

[Markdas]

Working my way through the forums and all the great work you guys have done over the years.....this one is amazing and although a few years ago now I just wanted to say thanks for the report because I learned such a lot from it.......most of all that you guys did all that on your doorstep when I always seem to be planning to go here or there. You did this on a budget (although you have decent equipment obviously) and a huge portion of courage and daring and skill.

PS....I think the Lara Croft pose is a good stamp on your photos!

Cheers

 

[Hiddenscotsman]

Great report

 

[ScopingSeal]

I often read though the reports (lurking) but reading this made me finally register. I used to paddle around this area in a canoe and often wondered what lay up the various tunnels and outfalls. This was a very interesting read and valuable record. Nice!

 

[TalkingMask]

Lovely to see that the north bank building is still there, albeit a bit more worn 😁

 

[gatopretorockey]

This is a great report, lots of detail which I love and lots of great photography, thank you so much for publishing. A fabulous post.