Nesscliffe and The Cliffe

On 11 Mar 201811 Mar 2018 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

The road through Nesscliffe village is much quieter since the A5 bypass opened, though up on the hill the traffic noise from that bypass is somewhat intrusive. As we wander on around this little group of low sandstone hills, away from the road, the sound fades. It’s quiet here – although the afternoon is dry, it’s grey and gloomy, and there are few others about. Nesscliffe Hill is wooded, with few viewpoints; The Cliffe is more open, and though of insignificant height (157 metres – that’s 515 feet) the views are extensive. That is, they would be, on a clear day…

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Rain, hail and snowdrops

On 07 Mar 2018 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

We needed to call into the shops in Ironbridge – “We could walk down, have lunch and walk back the long way”. We did! It’s not warm, but we soon warm up, and it feels pleasant after last week’s Siberian snowfall. There’s a possibility of showers, apparently, maybe of hail or snow – and yes, there’s hail (which bounces off) and a little rain (which doesn’t). After the rain, the skies clear – to reveal more shower clouds approaching. We’d better not hang around.

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Presteigne – shops and shire hall

On 25 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

What a contrast there is in the styles of these buildings, in this very quiet (and very cold – we’re not hanging around!) Welsh border town, formerly county town of Radnorshire.

Coalport cakes

On 24 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

They were an unexpected bonus – we hadn’t realised the hostel cafe was open, and despite the cold, there was enough sunshine and shelter for us to sit outside. Other than the café, a couple of lambs and some catkins, there are few signs of spring. We’ve got some cold weather to get through before things warm up.

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Siberia in Shropshire

On 23 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, Walks1 Comment

So they say! It’s cold, with an easterly breeze – but it’s sunny and dry, and we won’t feel the cold if we keep moving. Just a short leg-stretch, roughly half-way between Much Wenlock and Broseley, from Barrow to Wyke and back.

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Ludlow sunshine

On 20 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn PhotographyLeave a comment

A wander around Ludlow on a sunny (but cold and breezy) afternoon – down to Dinham weir via Linney, then along the riverside path to Ludford, and back up Broad Street. The cheese shop is calling…

Up the dale

On 18 Feb 201818 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

Saturday 17 Feb: It was cold, but clearly it was sunny too – just a day later, before looking through the photos, I’d remembered the weather being dull. Memory plays tricks! We’re walking in the Ironbridge area, following mostly quiet roads away from the Wharfage, which is always busy. There’s always something to catch the eye in this part of Shropshire.

Wharf under water (and wrapped-up bridge)

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A Blists Hill miscellany

On 16 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn NT and EH, PhotographyLeave a comment

We’re wandering around Blists Hill with the camera…

Blists Hill Victorian Town

White carpets

On 15 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn NT and EH, Photography, Walks1 Comment

It’s cold and sunny – and there’s a chilly breeze, though we’ll mostly be sheltered from the wind at Attingham. The snowdrops are fully out, and the walk around the perimeter of the park (about 4 miles) is about right for this afternoon.

A cold day in Callow Hollow

On 13 Feb 2018 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

Monday 12 Feb: The wind felt stronger (and colder) and there was more cloud than the forecast had suggested, but it was still a good day (sandwiched between some pretty awful days) for an outing. We thought there might have been some shelter in Callow Hollow – and there was, beside the little Oakleymill waterfall, sufficient for a lunch break. The flurry of snowflakes waited until we were moving again – then, as we reached the summit plateau, the sky cleared, and suddenly the world was colourful once more. Given good weather, the top of the Mynd is a great place to be.