The Enigma Of The Slain Koi.

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Is that "tarmac path" the same path as the walkway bordering on the koi pond?

No. The pathway behind the the property where the Koi were is a couple of hundred yards away from
the river and the 'tarmac path' mentioned regarding the 5 Arch bridge may well be a mile away if one
follows the meandering footpaths. It's quite a distance to walk and there's a very busy road between
'Jill's'-mother's estate and that particular bridge. However, if an otter was looking for a new place to live,
following the river wouldn't be too hard.

Here is the bridge mentioned, it's a railway bridge over the same river that will eventually pass by the
estate where the pond resides. When I was a kid, it was nothing more but a muddy short-cut, but around
two decades ago the Council decided to pave it with tarmac and a lot of restoration to the area.

They even added a footbridge with a steam train's funnel to boast the town's connection to George Stephenson's
input to the train industry!