A Windy Walk

Hello Lovelies, 

after I had finished writing my February walk review yesterday morning I realised there was time in the day for a little family outing.

We decided to head to Bradgate park, as it's not a long journey from home.

The sun, which was shining when we arrived, quickly disappeared behind thick clouds....never mind, the landscape is interesting.........

and there are many ancient old Oak trees that boys love to climb...........

Oh and look there's a patch of blue sky, and sun  shining on the hillside.............

Shining on Old John tower.....if I zoom in you can just see it.........

We decide to walk towards it. Climbing  steadily, across boggy ground, then along well walked paths............

Everywhere look brown, due to all the dead Bracken. This is only our third ever visit here and we always seem to choose a time of year when the landscape is rusty. See it looking green  HERE.

Climbing higher now. I'm admiring the view............

Not far now.....It's very windy up here and youngest says he can't stand it.

Breath the fresh air, fill your lungs. Drink in the view and let the wind blow away the cobwebs......it makes you feel ALIVE I tell him.

Look at the view....I'm sure I can see the curvature of the earth.... probably  not ....but that's what it looks like...........

Here we are at Old John..

There are plenty of people around despite the wind....I loved watching this little girl running into the rushing air, arms outstretched.........

a very friendly dog was enjoying the fresh air too.........

The sun is in and out as the clouds scud quickly in the high winds. I like the shadow of the tower that appears and disappears with the sun...........

And the patterns of light sweeping over the landscape...........

How I LOVE to be up high, surveying the view.

It's getting busy at the tower and we decide it's time to head back downhill..........

Youngest  runs off at top speed  :0)...........

Near the bottom of the hill we hear running water and find this little pond......

There is plenty of water in the reservoir too.....it looks really full to my eyes...........

Here, in the shelter of the wall and trees, it's still and suddenly we feel hot..........

It's so nice to get out of the wind for a while, and sit on a bench basking in the warm rays..........

We can clearly see the wind making ripples in the water ...........

 But there's still a hint of spring in the air. The cold days may not be quiet done with us yet, but I'm loving the anticipation of warmer weather to come..........

As we arrive home I notice my purple crocuses are blooming..........

A beautiful splash of colour to contrast with all that brown.

Hope your Monday isn't too hectic lovelies.

Jacquie x