Come with me

Come with me.

It’s a quick 12 mile trip but I’ve done all the hard work for you.

You don’t even have to wear a funny hat!

At 9 degrees it’s a little chilly but the sun is out. It is a beautiful morning.

Ready?

First a mile or two through the woods. Not many about at eight this morning.

In the spring these woods behind the Newmillerdam reservoir are full of bluebells.

Now out of the woods

and out into the sun. The farmer has been busy. This field was waist height in wheat last week.

Just a short distance along the lanes until we reach Walton. The farmer has been busy here too.

Right, now we are on the Leeds/Barnsley canal.

Not many boats this morning.

It’s quite magical with the sun peeping through the trees.

Watch out for the bridge.

Out into the sunshine again.  It’s breathtaking. These are the reservoirs of The Heronry. Filled in gravel pits I would expect.

Onto the canal again

So still this morning

Then off the canal, over the bridge and a sharp right onto one of the old Wakefield to Leeds railway lines.

We are on the home straight now. Not many trains this morning. 

Back in time for breakfast. Refreshed?

With Freya away camping with her dad, my (new) husband has surprised me with a couple of nights away so we are off to Durham this morning. I’ve never been but I like a good Cathedral and a river and I now have plenty of room for cake.

Love, Love xx