We are having some glorious weather at the moment and what better way to spend it than walking in our wonderful countryside. Over the last two days we have really enjoyed two walks, one familiar and one new to us, although both walks were less than five miles from where we live.
Walk number one: On Friday DH and I walked the Longparish Riverdance, those of you who are regular readers will recall that we have done this walk a few times over the last year but I will try and show you some different views this time around.
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| Some interested/nosy? cows came to investigate us! |
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| These little black lambs were so cute but wouldn't co-operate by looking in my direction! |
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| Beautiful view across the Hampshire countryside |
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| Cherry blossom looking lovely against a perfect blue sky |
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| I love the new growth on the trees (so green and fresh) before the canopy becomes too dense |
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| A grey wagtail, we stood and watched him for ages as he flew backwards and forwards across the river catching bugs |
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| The serene River Test |
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| It was a perfect day for walking alongside the river |
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| We usually see large rainbow trout from this bridge but there were only small ones in evidence today. |
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| A view looking back towards the Upper Mill |
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| Marsh marigolds (kingcups) growing by the side of the path |
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| This walk takes us through lovely parkland |
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| Time for a refreshing drink before continuing our walk! |
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| My lovely DH ... |
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| and yours truly! |
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| Continuing our walk after our lunchtime stopover |
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| Once more, walking through beautiful parkland ... |
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| before making our way around the Lower Mill and trout farm |
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| Wild garlic |
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| I love to see flowers tumbling over the top of stone walls |
Walk number two: Yesterday No. 1 son accompanied us on a walk around part of Harewood Forest taking in the Deadman's Plack monument and some bluebells. Part of this walk was new to DH and me so we were relying on our son to lead the way.
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| The start of the walk took us across a field to enter the forest |
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| Newly emerged oak leaves |
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| We came across this lovely green clearing in the middle of the forest |
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| Aircraft spotting! |
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| The Deadman's Plack (click on link above to find out more about this intriguing monument in the middle of the forest) |
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| Clumps of primroses growing in the forest - some still in bud |
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| Fields of rape are very much part of the scene in this part of Hampshire at this time of year |
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| A stand of beech trees with their new lime green growth, beautiful! |
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| No apologies for boring you with more bluebell woods - I just cannot resist taking these beautiful flowers |
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| but I will just limit it to two photos this time around although as you can imagine I did take rather a lot! |
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| Yet another field of rape |
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| I love the way the light is shining on this one. |
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| Thank you to my son who treated us to a very welcome drink at the end of our walk. |
I hope you have enjoyed sharing our two walks and thank you if you have made it this far from an overload of pictures! Until next time enjoy what remains of the weekend and the wonderful weather.
