Golden Chestnut

There are sunny spells between the heavy downpours this morning. An opportunity for a walk and o marvel at the golden colour of the horse chestnut leaves at the moment.

Afternoon Ape

Ape Dale this afternoon – clear skies after a morning of heavy rain. The air has a clarity about it.

Evening Sky

This evening’s sky … mesmerising.

Autumnal Rustle

You have to admit: the rustle of autumnal leaves is an unmistakeable sound, as your feet plough through the fallen debris.

Leaf Change

Despite yesterday’s mindful moment, not all the leaves have fallen to the ground. Some are just starting their journey of change, from green to yellow, then orange and brown, until, …

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Autumnal Path

The debris of autumn now litters my path. Autumn’s grip on the landscape is tightening. Yet despite all this death, there’s a beauty to behold in the leaf litter.

Foggy Vista

October? Looks more like November today! Every moisture molecule is chilled, so when it seeps through your body it freezes you to the core. It’s a cold day today.

Harley’s Mountain

Climb the mountain that isn’t a mountain, in the November 2016 issue of Country Walking magazine (out now). Harley’s Mountain is near Lingen, in Herefordshire, is the focus of this …

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Mellow Mistiness

A morning of mellow autumnal mistiness, as the sun slowly burns away the mist in South Shropshire’s valleys …

Sailing Breezes

A day visit to Exmoor, and a walk past Wimbleball Lake, where the sailors were busy making the most of the Exmoor breeze. Quite calming to stand and watch them.