Sandy Bear, Astbury Mere Country Park
Introduction
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Sandy Bear, Astbury Mere Country Park
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 3 May 2015
The bear is the symbol of Congleton, and this one keeps watch over the mere at Astbury from his elevated perch, like a lifeguard.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.160929
Longitude
-2.23148