Another long walk this morning

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Out for another long walk this morning. This one, literally, was over the river and through the woods! 7.3 miles total (the first and last 2 were the easiest as they were in the car!!), but many uphills and downhills for 3.3 miles of walking! Luckily there was a very cool stream at the bottom. I went down to wet my face and hair to make the trek back up the hill! Very enjoyable morning.

The panoramic shot is taken from atop the field.

We will be off from here on Saturday morning. I'll check back in once we are settled in Portugal. Enjoy!

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Photos

cows & deer
There were actually cows and deer standing in this field. I could not get zoomed in enough to see them in the photo. You could definitely make out their brown shapes when you looked across there. There were actually more deer than cows!

Up close flowers
These flowers are everywhere. The intricacy of them is amazing.

Down to the creek
Dane's brook is the official name

Bridge over Dane's Brook
The altitude at this location was 777'. This will give you an idea of the ups and downs around here.

Dane's Brook
On my way back, this is where I stopped to wet my hair! Whew!!

Back of the old barn
There is actually a cow laying in the grass to the right of the building. He didn't seem to mind me at all.

local signage
The sign indicates that Hawkridge is 1/2 mile over this field.

Final leg of the journey
The journey up a hill and across a field to get to the west side of the village. The top of this field was at 963' altitude.

a view from the brook's edge
The water was absolutely refreshing!!

Easiest part of the walk
Driving home. LOL

Comments

[CynXyn]

Long Walk
Beautiful County. Horses were actually roaming free? I didn't know that happened any more. Makes me miss the fields, mountains from home. Your very blessed to have such a wonderful adventure.

[debgen]

Long Walk
Hey there! Actually, we are very close to the Exmoor National Park. People have land there for their livestock, and most are kept in a particular location by cattle grates. It is pretty cool. I actually really love it here. It is SO peaceful (except for the whack job of a landlord we have!). It's unfortunate we won't be staying. :-( But, more adventure on the way. :-)