A walk from Clee Hill village to Magpie Hill, returning via the three-forked pole and Hoar Edge. It’s misty to the south – it’s a beautiful day up here! The pictures can do the talking…
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Ironbridge, on a cold January afternoon.
Beautiful sunshine from an almost-cloudless blue sky – and a biting wind, the air temperature barely above freezing. We’ll be out of the wind in the valley – unfortunately, there’s little sunshine down there at this time of year.
A walk down to the river – a breath of fresh air on a cold grey afternoon. We’d better not dawdle – rain is forecast for later in the day.
Not exactly a classic outing, photographically, but nevertheless a very pleasant stroll around the lanes, in a quiet part of the Shropshire hill country below the Wenlock Edge. We were led to believe that it might be sunnier…
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We’re out on Brown Clee, enjoying some drier weather, though it’s very wet under (and at times, in) our boots. There was a spot of light drizzle too, early on (the 0.1mm threatened by the forecast) but we coped. Once on the ridge, all (extremely minor) discomfort was forgotten as we took in the drama of the skyscape and the misty distant border hills. What a great place to be on a day like this! It’s a shame to have to come down again, but the hours of daylight are short.
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…the sun will shine – eventually. We left home in the pouring rain, trusting in a weather forecast which proved correct. There was no point driving further up the Dhustone Lane though – Titterstone Clee was cloud-capped. We’d have to make do with the views from half-way up the lane – quite something after the last 48 hours. Happy New Year everyone!
A dry and bright day – we’re making the most of it before tomorrow’s forecast deluge. The same forecast gave us blue skies all day today – huh! The sun deigned to shine half-way through the walk, from a very low angle, putting some much-needed shape into the landscape. It was chilly, and windy – not a day for hanging around – but very pleasant, perfect for blowing away a few Christmas cobwebs.
In Welsh, the Long Mynd would be Mynydd Hir – Long Mountain – but we’re in Shropshire. About 10 miles to the north-west lies the Long Mountain. It’s in Wales. It’s interesting in the border country…
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We needed a good leg stretch, but the field paths would be sodden – and it’s a bank holiday, so somewhere quiet would be good. And these lanes are quiet – only a few vehicles, mostly farm-related. There was a chance of some sunshine, but it passed. Grey days!
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We’re out for a leg stretch and a breath of fresh air, on a mild but windy Boxing Day afternoon. The centre of Bridgnorth is busy, but we’re taking a quieter route away from the crowds. There’s a train due to leave the station – we’d better go and have a look…
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