The Belties

On 10 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

There’s a small herd of belted Galloway cattle near Round Hill – though with several fields to choose from, they’re not always visible to passers-by. Today they’re in the field by the road, the one with the tree full of mistletoe – and it looks like their numbers have grown recently. We’ll take a few photos – but our hopes that the youngster will look up are in vain. Perhaps on our way back?

We continue up the narrowing track past Round Hill, and down Ned’s Lane, to return to the start along the increasingly undriveable road (could lose a small child in some of the potholes) back to the car. Glancing into the belties’ field – they’ve gone! Wandered off to pastures new…

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Eaton-under-Heywood

On 09 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

A walk from Ticklerton to Eaton. Its ancient church (complete with Green Man) stands on the lower slopes, beneath the Wenlock Edge – the aisle seems to follow the contours, and there aren’t too many true verticals either…

Meet some of the locals (composite photo)

A few dodgy characters (composite photo)

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Just a few…

On 08 Jul 202108 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn PhotographyLeave a comment

An evening wander along Shirlett Lane. There should have been a little sunshine (maybe – but not here), and less than 5% chance of rain (just a few spots…). It’s still quite hazy too, but it’s very quiet and pleasant out here, especially when a red kite wheels overhead briefly…

Church Preen circuit

On 06 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

A July afternoon, west of the Wenlock Edge. It rained heavily overnight, and there could be more later today. It will be wet underfoot – we’ll stay on these quiet lanes.

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A close look at Cound

On 05 Jul 202105 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Another grey day! At least it’s not raining. A familiar route from Cound Guildhall to Coundmoor and back – to the bookshop which, like the car parking, depends on an honesty box. Paperbacks 50p, hardbacks £1 – can’t be bad!

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Close

On 03 Jul 202103 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

That’s a description of the weather, and the photography… We’re walking around the lanes near Willey – after a rainy morning, the afternoon is warm, humid and mostly dry, just a few spots as we pass Lower Pool. We’re under the trees anyway, but the raindrops are speckling the otherwise still waters.

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Benthall fields and woodland

On 02 Jul 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

A short stroll from Benthall Hall, through the fields and down the track to Workhouse Coppice. It leads us into and through the woodland of Benthall Edge, to return to the start along the lane past Benthall Hall Farm.

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Pole Bank ponies and tadpoles

On 29 Jun 202129 Jun 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

It’s not at all clear today – hazy in all directions – but it’s very pleasant walking along the top of the Long Mynd. There are others around, but only one other person at Pole Bank, where we’ll pause for a while to enjoy the (somewhat limited) view. There seem to be more ponies than usual – there are a couple of foals (one of which looks very young) so perhaps that explains it. And there are tadpoles in the pond!