tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post6954556130575073537..comments2024-03-29T07:51:08.192+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: A Woodland WalkRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-32217395450835866442016-03-23T19:00:09.034+00:002016-03-23T19:00:09.034+00:00I've only ever seen them in Museum displays, t...I've only ever seen them in Museum displays, they were certainly hiding from us on that walk:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-10231457794088468732016-03-23T18:58:50.851+00:002016-03-23T18:58:50.851+00:00We don't see many dippers locally, although I ...We don't see many dippers locally, although I have seen them in the Peak district at Over Haddon. Happy childhood memories of a brook in our local woods, we children used to paddle in it and catch things in jam jars for the nature table at school:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-71510391750654866042016-03-23T18:55:51.897+00:002016-03-23T18:55:51.897+00:00It is a super place to visit, I hope you get there...It is a super place to visit, I hope you get there one day and it is close to the canal and railway at Cheddleton too:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-86805003306732374752016-03-23T18:54:31.420+00:002016-03-23T18:54:31.420+00:00Hope the weather stayed fine for you trip out. Th...Hope the weather stayed fine for you trip out. The forecast isn't so good for next weekend:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-251793802349115502016-03-23T18:53:34.175+00:002016-03-23T18:53:34.175+00:00It was good to be out in the fresh air and it'...It was good to be out in the fresh air and it's a lovely place to walk:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-60758724613701180722016-03-23T18:52:26.009+00:002016-03-23T18:52:26.009+00:00Yes, it was well signed and needed in places - I d...Yes, it was well signed and needed in places - I do like to be reassured by a sign or two that I am heading in the right direction:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-19291163589490256702016-03-23T18:50:49.205+00:002016-03-23T18:50:49.205+00:00You sound very busy, Louise. I hope you can get s...You sound very busy, Louise. I hope you can get some walking in during the holidays:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-89568177446304508502016-03-23T18:49:12.147+00:002016-03-23T18:49:12.147+00:00I thought the bench was great fun, the walk is won...I thought the bench was great fun, the walk is wonderful especially in the dry sunny weather:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-78583737998120199042016-03-23T18:48:06.305+00:002016-03-23T18:48:06.305+00:00It was a very warm first day of Spring and yes, ne...It was a very warm first day of Spring and yes, next week it will be very busy with school holiday activities:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-83387679389024363612016-03-23T18:46:59.636+00:002016-03-23T18:46:59.636+00:00Yes, there is a public footpath across the RSPB si...Yes, there is a public footpath across the RSPB site and dogs are kept on leads when crossing areas where ground nesting birds are. Also the gates and stiles stop animals getting through to areas where they aren't wanted:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-25617494849285153932016-03-23T18:44:24.771+00:002016-03-23T18:44:24.771+00:00I know what you mean, it was more a roll off and d...I know what you mean, it was more a roll off and down a steep incline with trees than a sheer drop but with the narrow path it did feel a bit scary:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-71390861162855153582016-03-23T18:42:15.173+00:002016-03-23T18:42:15.173+00:00It was a lovely walk and there was plenty to enjoy...It was a lovely walk and there was plenty to enjoy including the buzzards overhead:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-58488205376545089612016-03-22T18:35:29.823+00:002016-03-22T18:35:29.823+00:00Interesting series of images.....I haven't see...Interesting series of images.....I haven't seen a woodcock for years....they must be hiding somewhere!Forest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-86760738438535638332016-03-22T14:10:48.282+00:002016-03-22T14:10:48.282+00:00By the comments we all like a good walk in the Spr...By the comments we all like a good walk in the Spring sunshine, I was brought up next to a river which I miss very much, so seeing any streams or rivers in photos brings back a lot of memories. <br />Plenty of Dippers in Yorkshire if you are ever this way, hopefully next time you will spot it.<br />Amanda xxAmanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-74326939044804050182016-03-22T11:48:36.906+00:002016-03-22T11:48:36.906+00:00It looks a lovely walk and the carved bench is sup...It looks a lovely walk and the carved bench is superb :) Coombes Valley has long been on my list of possible places to visit so it was great to see all your photos of the walk. You are lucky to live so close :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-65740232862304114062016-03-22T07:03:38.916+00:002016-03-22T07:03:38.916+00:00Looks like a lovely walk. I'm hoping to get ou...Looks like a lovely walk. I'm hoping to get out some time today if the weather stays good. Not sure where I'm going though. The History Anorakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718067264562106116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-57184129634943485272016-03-21T22:32:31.214+00:002016-03-21T22:32:31.214+00:00It's so good to get out for a walk when the su...It's so good to get out for a walk when the sun's out, it looks a great walk with plenty to see. :-) Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-51087523199062281732016-03-21T20:54:55.562+00:002016-03-21T20:54:55.562+00:00What a lovely walk, and a great bench too!! It lo...What a lovely walk, and a great bench too!! It looks as though it was well signed which is always good on a walk isn't it. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-81821910234962855062016-03-21T18:57:14.747+00:002016-03-21T18:57:14.747+00:00I love the woodcock trail but haven't had a wa...I love the woodcock trail but haven't had a walk at Coombes for a while, we've not had a lot of time for walking lately...perhaps next weekend!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-3844070748546026052016-03-21T18:56:19.106+00:002016-03-21T18:56:19.106+00:00That looks a glorious walk. That bench is really n...That looks a glorious walk. That bench is really nicely carved!x Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-55717228598196035082016-03-21T15:50:17.105+00:002016-03-21T15:50:17.105+00:00How lovely to get out on the first day of spring! ...How lovely to get out on the first day of spring! I bet next weekend will be really busy with visitors. xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-5261119467604319792016-03-21T14:47:16.332+00:002016-03-21T14:47:16.332+00:00That looks like a great spring walk. I was impres...That looks like a great spring walk. I was impressed by the way paths were available through private land, and at how people respected the properties, closing gates and giving animals wide berth. Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-5557812317925016732016-03-21T14:01:48.390+00:002016-03-21T14:01:48.390+00:00Nice to have "wild" places to walk close...Nice to have "wild" places to walk close to home. I have such a fear of heights that I can't do walks with a drop off.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-67838181001123085722016-03-21T13:40:17.135+00:002016-03-21T13:40:17.135+00:00This looks like a lovely walk with some great view...This looks like a lovely walk with some great views. I love the tumbling stream in the spring sunshine. It's a shame the dipper didn't appear but there was obviously plenty to enjoy there.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.com