Christmas walks
Despite the awful weather there were some fine days and we did manage a few lovely walks over the Christmas and New Year Holiday.
Between Christmas and New year we drove down to Shropshire to visit my Mother-in -Law in Church Stretton.
We went for a walk up the Carding Mill Valley as it was a lovely (but chilly) day.
We were impressed our 3 year old nephew did the walk without once asking to be carried, climbing up the hills and down the valleys and leaving us adults huffing and puffing behind!
We tried to get to the sunshine on the tops but as we got closer....it began to sink!
We reached the small reservoir then started our way back towards the car park.
We called in at the Swiss Chalet for a coffee and cake.
The next day it was wet....very very wet!
We walked around Church Stretton.
Then drove a little down the road to Little Stretton to start a walk.
The stream was running high.
It was a bit showery.
You can see why it use to be called Little Switzerland!
The sun was starting to go down so we turned around to make our way back to Little Stretton.
We had a little walk in the village in the fading light.
And back to the house for a nice cup of tea!
I think I might have to move! Your photos are always so stunning I want to go there too.
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ReplyDeleteWhat stunning pictures you made! The wonderful landscapes and how much I love those fences with the steps to pass ... so very British! Thanks for sharing & have a nice day!
Wow, your photos are gorgeous Lynn, makes me want to visit.
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My mum-in-law lives is in Shropshire too - she used to live in Shawbury to the North and we cycled all around there on our honeymoon! I loved going on your walk - I remember the Swiss Chalet from our visits to the in laws - we would often venture down to Carding mill Valley and round about.
ReplyDeleteThe countryside looks old, like something out of King Arthur's time. You could meet the Black Knifht or an old crone. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely photos have reminded me of how much I love Carding Mill Valley and that area. I haven't visited for years, must try and visit again in 2014.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful walks and views and inspiring photography.x
ReplyDeleteLovely pic's .. thankyou for sharing.
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Your walk brought back so many happy memories of wandering these hills! It is too many years since we last visited. Its nice to see parts of Church Stretton are still the same.
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Stunning photographs!
ReplyDeleteThis blog has an amazing about of wonderful photos. I especially like the water scenes.
ReplyDeleteI loved your photos, thanks for sharing the journey!
ReplyDeleteLyn, your blog is an amazing place to me - places I would love to see in person, so beautifully photographed that I feel I have been there!! Your sense of composition is a wonder. I would love to use one or two as inspiration for a fabric picture. What would you think of that?
ReplyDeleteI also admire you and your husband for your dedication to walking in these beautiful places - great exercise!! That too is an inspiration!! xxx
WOW ! These scenic shots are truly fabulous .
ReplyDeleteI loved it. Thanks so much for the share .
Beautiful walks. I love seeing the country scenery. It does look like tough going in some stops where it's craggy and steep. I enjoy seeing the houses and other buildings in these towns too, it's all very quaint and picturesque. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos of a beautiful area. Feel as though I've been walking along with you, rather than supposedly getting on with my next week's planning!!! ROs
ReplyDeleteYou capture such stunning images of your wonderful walks and visits, thank you so much.
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I just had a look at this post folowing your comment on my own post about our visit to Church Stretton. What excellent photos. We'll have to go back on a sunny winter day I think after seeing them 😉
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