Ox-eye days

Even the most routine of walks can be surprising Today’s morning walk with Bruce was round one of our usual routes. It’s a path round some fields near our home, and Bruce loves it, because there’s plenty to sniff at and friendly dogs to meet. We walk there quite often, so I’m used to all …

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Tree

A couple of weeks ago Bruce and I went for a walk along the River Derwent. It was one of those beautiful sunny late autumn afternoons that happen from time to time.  There are some splendid old trees lining the river bank, and we paused to look at the patterns in the bark. Well, I …

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Breakout Daily Walk Day Six

After yesterday’s washout, today felt like a day for exploring. So Bruce and I went out for a long walk around Howsham Woods, about six miles from where we live. The broad footpath rises and falls through mixed woodland, and it’s a truly peaceful place to spend a couple of hours. And as far as …

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