Thursday walk

winter trees
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips

It was raining and there were dark clouds swirling outside but time for a walk. I set off up the hill and surprised a sparrowhawk on the ground. It flew off and perched on a post for a while. I could see its yellow claws. There were many red kites around [...]

Walk to Fingest and-The Chequers

I have been walking to this pub over many years but it is even better now. There is terrific food and a new extension giving more room. Yet the old character is still there with two old bars full of hunting memorabilia as one should expect in a traditional old English country pub. I [...]