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 . . .
