Gateway to one hour of sanity!!

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Well, it isn't Egypt or Morocco, Asia or even Australia this time guys. I thought I would start our journal with something a little closer to home. I can't believe that I have only just realised that such a beautiful walking trail is right on the doorstep of where I work! It is called Bryanston Woods and located within the gorgeous 400 acre grounds of a private school on the River Stour at Blandford St Mary in Dorset. I try to walk there every day...well at least while the sun is shining! The grounds are absolutely buzzing with wildlife and the bird song at this time of the year is fantastic. Squirrels and rabbits dash about in the trees and undergrowth respectively and big fat bumble bees and pretty butterfies wander from flower to flower without a care in the world. Graceful swans glide on the river with the cattle grazing in the lush pastures beyond. Just grogeous! I have heard that there may be little bats and even otters in the area, but haven't been lucky enough to see any as yet. It is such a lovely, peaceful place which allows you to really unwind and get away from the phones for a little while each working day! I hope you enjoy the view as much as I do! Tan XX

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Photos

Gateway to one hour of sanity
Entrance to Bryanston Woods, Blandford St Mary, Dorset

Peace & Tranquility
You almost expect Robin Hood and his merry men to ride around the corner towards you!

Overlooking Blandford
Peering through the trees, you are treated to a lovely view back towards the pretty Georgian market town of Blandford. It is hard to believe
how high you actually climb in what seems such a short distance!

Back down to earth!
A different, but just as pretty, view of Blandford over the Stour