Thought you might like to come with me on the walk I did today. I met a friend at the Craft Centre in the village of Broadwindsor and we walked to Leweston Hill. Leaving the village we passed this cottage with such fabulous hydrangeas...
I love the blue ones - aren't they stunning?
Our walk took us up through the fields to the woods - as you can see it was a day of sunshine and clouds but we were lucky and the rain kept off and most of our walk was in sunshine. 
Looking back to Broadwindsor village - pity about those foxglove spires which are not particularly beautiful in the foreground.
As we entered the woods I turned back and this was the view.
More sunshine..
I love beech woods don't you? I can imagine this would be stunning at bluebell time.
Nearly at the summit and this was the view through the trees - pity the sun chose that moment to go in as that is the sea you can just see on the horizon!
A bit higher and you can see the sea better in the distance.
Looking down through the woods
Here we are at the top in the sunshine! At last it's level and will be all downhill from here onwards! The cafe at the Craft Centre awaits us for a toasted sandwich or some soup - boy were we ready for lunch. What better way to spend time than lunching with a friend after a good walk? Lovely.
Looking down through the woods
Here we are at the top in the sunshine! At last it's level and will be all downhill from here onwards! The cafe at the Craft Centre awaits us for a toasted sandwich or some soup - boy were we ready for lunch. What better way to spend time than lunching with a friend after a good walk? Lovely.
You know how I love skyscapes by now so these last ones are of the fantastic cloud shapes we saw on our walk - isn't Nature wonderful?
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What a lovely walk, I really enjoyed coming along with your :-)
ReplyDeleteWell that was a lovely walk I thoughly enjoyed myself.
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxx
Wonderful walk - how nice to see the sea!
ReplyDeleteLovely walk. I don't think Spanish sky is that beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a lover of Blue Hydrangers. They are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI feel fully refreshed after that walk - thank you.
Wonderful hydrangeas!!! You look to have had a great walk......... September can be so lovely....
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us on that lovely walk!
ReplyDeleteBlue hydrangeas are my favourites too. :)
Vivienne x
I am craving the outdoors at the moment and just can't seem to get there, so thank you for another lovely walk Jane. I could almost feel that sunshine! x
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas and quaint English villages are two of my favorite things. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pics! We had a holiday in Dorset last year and spent a delightful afternoon at the broadwindsor craft centre. I bought some wool and we had a lovely lunch. happy memories! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely walk, do you know I don't feel tired one little bit! The views really are stunning and yes, you must make a mental note to visit that wood at bluebell time, it will be amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely walk. I love the way you can just walk through the fields. It's something that is so characteristic of England and we so enjoyed it when we were last there.
ReplyDeleteKeep those memories coming, you write them so well.
Cheers
Helen
Thanks for sharing your walk Jane - we holidayed in Beaminster one year - next to the Clipper tea factory! We enjoyed similar views of the sea on our walks, is the dip in the hills called the 'something' Gap?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great virtual walk! To give September it's due, it is a pretty month when trees start to turn!
ReplyDeleteGreat walk Jane! I love your pictures, and that beech wood looks magical!
ReplyDeleteI bet someone is very proud of those hydrangeas too!
Dan
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I love going on walks with you ( especially as I can have a cup of tea whilst doing it, lol, and don't get sore feet ), you always pick such beautiful areas. The photographs are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou take some lovely walks Jane, the beech wood looks so inviting. I can understand your love of skyscapes, we get some wonderful ones here in the wide open skies of East Anglia.
ReplyDeleteThose hydrangeas are stunning!
Jeanne
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PS Did you get my email about the collages?
I can't believe just how stunning your hydrangas are there. Must be that British rain we hear about. Love'm
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely walk Jane. I remember going to an exhibition in Broadwinsor a couple of years ago. Wish I'd seen that beech wood. Lesley x
ReplyDeleteWell, what a lovely day you had! Gorgeous photos and a beautiful part of the countryside. The toasted sandwich sounds good too!
ReplyDeletePenny
What a beautiful walk, wish I could have been there.
ReplyDeleteFab pictures Jane. I always find that when out on a walk such as this it has an uplifting effect. Those Hydrangas are beautiful, my favourites are the lilac/purple ones, although I love to see a huge mix such as the one you captured on your walk to really appreciate the beauty of these flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a beautiful walk. I would have loved it! The Hydrangeas are beautiful. I have one lonely bush-ha! Came over from Teen2 and so glad I did. Kerrie
ReplyDeleteLovely walk Jane. You make me see my part of the UK with fresh eyes. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBobbyC
I popped over to see the blogs of Kerrie and BobbyC and find BobbyC has deleted her's. I'd have liked to meet you and find out more about you BobbyC. I am taking it you live somewhere in the West Country too?
ReplyDeleteJane x
Great photos! Looks like a lovely walk : )
ReplyDeleteHi Jane!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along with you! I love skyscapes, too.
PS. Thanks for all the lovely comments at my blog! I really appreciate it!
Your walk looks wonderful and to have lunch at a craft centre sounds great!
ReplyDeleteLucy xxxxx
How beautiful it all is...especially the woods and the hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteJust the most beautiful countryside to walk. How lucky you are.
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