It was described as the “Summer Steam Gala”, but the temperature was decidedly autumnal at Chasewater – great when the sun was out, chilly when it disappeared behind the increasingly threatening clouds. We timed it well, catching the first shower minutes after departing. For more pictures and video, visit “Early Autumn at Chasewater” on Geoff’s Rail Diaries
Month: September 2013
High Vinnals and the pop-up tea rooms
“Roses Pop-up Vintage Tea Room”, to be precise. What a wonderful idea! (excellent cheese scones, with cream cheese and onion marmalade). We’ve been to Mortimer Forest many times, and walked the High Vinnals circuit more than once before, but always in winter – when there had been far fewer visitors and no sign of tea rooms, pop-up or otherwise. It’s a pleasant walk, about 3 miles, with great views from the higher parts of the route. Where the trees limit the views, the insect life and the ripe blackberries provide more local interest.