“Perhaps we’ll see some deer”… Yes, we did – a couple trotted past some distance away, There were squirrels too, by the dozen. Apart from the squirrels, and blackbirds frantically rustling in the undergrowth, it’s really quiet here, and very pleasant too – it feels as though the world outside has been left behind.
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We’ve walked this route several times, with a difference. It’s been a good standby in winter and/or very wet weather, a pleasant stroll around quiet lanes. Today’s difference is the inclusion of the track up behind Round Hill, and back down Ned’s Lane to get to Willey (a route that can be seriously muddy in poor weather). It’s a Sunday, and there are one or two other people about, on Round Hill and near Willey Lower Pool – after that, we’ve got the place to ourselves.
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…there’s some bright sunshine, and blue skies. We’ll risk a short walk – not too far from home, in case it rains. Happily, it waits until we’re taking our boots off, minutes after arriving home again.
We didn’t get out for a leg-stretch yesterday! The weather has changed, and though it wasn’t really wet enough for the garden and the fields, it wouldn’t have been much fun. Today’s a little better – it should stay dry during the first part of the afternoon (we won’t be seeking the shade though). We’ll walk along to the end of Red Lane and back – see what’s new, and what else has changed…
It’s certainly shady on the old Severn Valley trackbed, just a few miles north of Bridgnorth. The riverside footpath, which we follow for our return, isn’t quite so shady, but it’s very pleasant beside the quiet waters, and Chestnut Coppice is an enjoyable stroll in both directions.
It looks as though this long spell of fine weather is about to end – rain is forecast for tomorrow…
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Back to Ned’s Lane and Round Hill! It’s a short leg-stretch, but very pleasant. The path up the hill on the edge of the woodland has a far-away feel to it, and the shade under those tall trees is most welcome.
As we drive the couple of miles to our starting point, a red kite swoops low over the road. We’re losing count of the number we’ve seen close to home in the last few weeks.
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