An Early Morning Walk on Eype Down, Dorset

Early on the second morning of our long weekend in Dorset, I had an irresistable urge to go out for a walk. My instincts turned out to be good, because it was the most beautiful morning imaginable. I walked up from our cottage to the ridge above that joins with Eype Down. From then on the views were absolutely superb both of the coast and inland. At one point on the walk I could look down at the cottage we were staying in, so I sent Tess a text to look out of the window and started waving. I later found out that everyone saw me. Very pleasing.

Barkscape

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Originally uploaded by Brother Swampicus.

Wind and Mushrooms at the seaside

A lovely blustery day by the seaside.  

Walking on the heads of the Twelve Apostles

A beautiful walk along a ridge above a series of stone columns, locally called the Twelve Apostles. Sam, who is precise about this kind of thing, counted fourteen.  

Titans of the Scottish Highlands

Who payed the ferry man? Two Andys on top of the world not posed - honest. 

Family hike in Shropshire

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Originally uploaded by Enro Mojave.

...by a gnarled tree near the beginning of the hike.

Test Valley Way Walk

We decided to do a walk down the Test Valley way starting at Dunbridge. We were going to take the train but discovered that it had been cancelled. Not to be put off, we got a taxi to Mottisfont. A lovely walk on a cold, clear day. 

Windy walk around Swanage

We took the Sandbanks Ferry to Swanage today, and went for a walk; first to Old Harry Rocks, then along the Coast and up to the ridge that joins with the Obelisk above the Ulwell Campsite. A wonderful windy walk, with views of the coast and of passing boats.

First hut - in the morning 

Sunset over the mountains

I just managed to capture the red glow of the sun at sunset - it lasted only a minute or two. Pictures from the pyrenees