Idle Valley on a cold morning
After a very foggy start a beautiful sunny morning. Winter clothing on and a walk around the nature, stopping for a piece of ginger and pumpkin cake and a coffee…
A Cold and Freezing morning
A few photos in the garden showing the dusting of snow. Then a walk in Wentbridge and a lovely little church set down a country lane. Not really suitable for…
Potteric Carr
Lovely autumnal morning so a walk around Potteric Carr with Richard. Followed by a sausage bap in their excellent cafĂ©. The konik ponies seem quite happy just standing there on…
Sherwood Forest
Down to Sherwood Forest for a walk. No sign of Robin Hood or men in green tights, but on the bright side no Friar Tuck or robbers either.Lots of fungi…
Carlton Marshes
We started off with good intentions to walk round the lakes at Carlton Marshes, but the path was a quagmire. So just down one side and back up the same…
Brodsworth Hall
Our local big House for a visit and to meet up with old friends Keith and Lin for a walk round and coffee. First time we have been in the…
Potteric Carr
Not been for a few months so we decided on Potteric Carr this morning. All the lakes were dry and the place was bereft of wild life. Why have they…
Thornbridge Hall
A visit to Thornbridge Hall near Bakewell today. The gardens are really lovely and the views across the dales are superb. The cafe is good as well. If you go…