I did the usual pavement pounding to the footpath through the golf course. The ewes with their lambs were lying in the usual place in the avenue of trees where the footpath goes through. I think they are getting used to me because most of them didn't move even though I passed by no more than a foot away from some of them
The obligatory lamb shot
Through the trees on the golf course
No 14 tee ahead. The sound of the birds here was lovely and for most of the walk. Once through Warwick Moor Wood, onto the road.
The road to Wetheral
The trees are lovely here, it isn't a bad road to walk on.
Footpath to the River Eden
Cows and St Paul's church at Holme Eden
The church was designed by John Dobson of Newcastle upon Tyne. I avoided the cows and climbed over the padlocked gate onto the lonnen, which is a right of way.
Looking back toward the padlocked gate
A sticker on one of the gateposts near the B6263
No argument from me.
More road walking followed until I reached the turn off for the footpath.
The footpath along the river Eden
Trees alongside the riverside path
This pheasant would not turn around so I could get a better photo
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Bluebells in Wetheral Woods
Wetheral Parish Church beyond the gate
Bluebells near Wetheral Parish Church
Bluebells and Whitebells near Warwick Moor Wood
Sunny spells and light winds, a very enjoyable walk despite the fact I have done this walk quite a few times over the last few weeks! Home - Golf Course footpath - Warwick Moor Wood - footpath to B6263 - River Eden footpath - Wetheral Woods - Wetheral Priory Gateshouse - Wetheral - Railway footpath - Parklands - Warwick Moor Wood - Golf Course - Home. 9.75 miles 120m of ascent. 3 hours walking time and never more than 2.5 miles from home as the crow flies.
Sunday I did the same walk but in reverse order. I didn't take many photos; I didn't see anything I'd not posted already.
Bluebells and Pinkbells
The pheasant again
I got a photo of the pheasant side on this time; slightly blurred but it was moving.