It's such a LOVELY day here, I decided to go out for a much longer walk, and to take the route which had a challenging (as in 3/4 of a mile of it!) hill which climbs the valley side and takes you from190m above sea level to 310. It is especially a challenge for me as a chronic asthmatic, as 8 years ago I was told I had the lung capacity of an 80 year old. I imagine it's worse now. Anyway, the photo above shows me approaching the old school house, now a family home. This was about a mile and 1/4 in to the walk.
Starting to climb up the steep hill, with many a pause for breath and to drink in the beauty of the woodland and views.
Above, the edge (in our direction) of the Epynts.
I won't name the farm, but isn't it a divine spot? My water supply (spring water, a named spring) comes from the hill behind here and it is over a mile from the house.)
I am so lucky to have this beautiful scenery on my doorstep.
A few bluebells in the base of the hedgerow. Such a bright blue.
100 minutes walking, 13000 or so steps and 342 calories burnt. Also my blood pressure, which I hadn't taken for months, and frightened me at 175/85 a few days ago (it was first thing in the morning though), has come down steadily (140s yesterday) and was an amazing 116/83 today! Blimey. Just shows you how walking is good for you - and good for the soul too. Like meditation. I measured it with a length of thread on the map - 1" to a mile - and it worked out 5 1/2 miles! Blimey, furthest I've walked for a while. Doing it all over again tomorrow (only on the flat) as it's Malvern Fleamarket . . .
Fabulous views so worth the walk up the hill. I've been busy helping daughter in her garden, my reward was a Roast Lamb lunch. Xx
ReplyDeleteYou are indeed lucky with these views on your doorstep and we are lucky that you share them.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThose of us who live in Wales are indeed blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, whether the inland mountains with green pastures as you do, or by the rugged, high cliff Atlantic shores as do I.
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely views. I like the photo of the old school house with the shadows across the road. It's been sunny here as well.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm impressed. I'm going to set your time walked as my goal. Oh lordy, uphill as well, I might have to build up to it slowly. I love walking but because of the years of medical mismanagement have not been able to enjoy it for several years. Now finally "retooled" I'm looking forward to doing it again.
ReplyDeleteBlimey, that incline is steep! I've also had a lung disease and pretty useless capacity. Taking stops to admire the view makes all the difference. We live at the top of a pretty steep hill (until a while back the highest built on point in Wellington) and I all down, but not back up if I can cadge a ride! But, even when I do walk, I certainly don't manage 13,000 steps - I'm doing well at half that! By the way, how d you pronounce "Epynts" - I think of it as "Ee-pants" but I'm sure I'm horribly wrong! Happy Easter to you, and thank you for the lovely walk.
ReplyDeleteThat view of the lane is amazing, I used to walk miles but not so much these days..
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous views and vistas, I do miss seeing such an expanse of countryside and sky. Thank you for sharing these photos. I'm glad that your blood pressure is coming down, mine is ridiculous at the moment.
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