Yesterday we went to visit friends in Nottingham and we all decided a walk and a pub lunch would be a good thing. We'd watched the weather forecast, as you have to do at the moment with this awful weather we've been having, and decided that we might just avoid the rain.
We drove out of the city to the village of Strelley and parked near the bridge over the M1 motorway. Just beyond this and down a leafy lane is the entrance to Oldmoor Wood. It is managed by the Woodland Trust, and was, according to their website, 'planted up' in the 1790s by Thomas Edge, the then owner and designer of the Strelley Estate. There are two other woods close by namely Holly Copse and Brickyard Plantation.
We were all intrigued by the twisted bough of this Beech tree. Paul thought that it may once have been entwined by ivy which had caused the indented pattern. It was warm under the trees, the paths soft underfoot, insects buzzed in the air, birdsong sounded loud and clear; the soft drone of the traffic on the motorway seemed many more miles away than it actually was. Of course it being May the woodland floor was a carpet of wild flowers and in particular, our favourites. After my last post can you cope with yet more of these wonderful 'wild things?' I hope so.....
There was a shimmering, sea of blue under the acid green leaves of the beech trees wherever we looked
After feasting our eyes on such wonders it was time to think about feasting in other ways so, taking one last fleeting look, we made our way to the Broad Oak Inn for a late lunch.
It only started to rain as we entered the pub - how lucky was that?
What can I say, beautiful Bluebells. I was lucky with my walk yesterday, as soon as I got in down came the rain. x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely for a walk and to see all those flowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blues and greens. You were very lucky to miss the rain! It has rained where I live everyday since the 9th April with a brief respite of a couple of hours when I managed to cut the grass! x
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely bluebells! You were lucky with the weather .... it's been raining here all week.
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Beautiful photos Rosie. I can't wait to start on my walks again, just as soon as this awful weather improves. It will soon, won't it? Patricia x
ReplyDeletePerfect timing for the rain. Lovely photos too, sounds very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou did well to miss the rain. Whem it started in Nottingham yesterday it really meant it! (much the same today actually)
ReplyDeleteI've seen signs for Strelley but never been.
Don't you just love a walk in the woods - there is something really special about them - especially when they contain bluebells. Gorgeous and that smell you can only get from a bluebell wood - intoxicating.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wood - I don't think it's possible to see too many bluebells:)
ReplyDeleteThere's something magical about a bluebell wood isn't there? And there's nothing better than a walk with a pub at the end of it.
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I love your description of the beech tree and the woodland Rosie. Wonderful bluebells - I must find a bluebell wood before they all disappear for the season.
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Well timed!!! I love bluebell woods. xxxx
ReplyDeleteA sea of blue!!! it must be wonderful to tip-toe through the Bluebells!
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I was thinking the beautiful color and shape was enough,but they smell heavenly, too? I am trying not to be so envious.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the jaunts you take.
Very lovely walk...
ReplyDeleteYou take fantastic pictures Rosie !
Warm hello from Florida!
Rosie, typical me, a little late in the day, but I was there and will do my post my own account later next week. It is one of my favourite walks and the fact that Oldmoor Wood is just a bus ride away from home never ceases to amaze me. I catch a 35 from inner-city Lenton to Strelley and within thirty minutes, I'm walking for a mile or so through the village, cross the M1 and I'm deep into your first pic. And to think I have never done it at Bluebell time before!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely pre-birthday day, made perfect by being in the company of Susan, you and Paul. The day to be remembered forever and not a mention of the birdies!
That top photo could be a poster. Thanks, T.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing, lovely.
ReplyDeleteBluebells are wonderful. I love to see a wood full of them and would never get bored!
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