Winter Walks

We live on Linton Hill with views for many miles over the Weald of Kent. This means we get to enjoy evening with beautiful sunsets and an ever changing view from the patio depending on the weather. We can see the rain on its way or on other days the valley is full of fog. The downside to this is that every walk involves going up hill at some point!
At the bottom of the hill runs a river so this walk was planned to be along one side of the river and back along the other thus avoiding all hills.


The sun was out which helped as otherwise it could be a bit bleak


There was a kissing gate in the field for walkers to use. No fence just the gate.


And a fallen tree to explore


And some health warnings


Oh and conveniently a pub at the halfway point. I tried  some Kentish cider.


The view back up our hill


Watch out for trolls!


Gorgeous winter sun and a very friendly Neddy and then we were back to the car which kindly took us up the hill home.

More recently we had another stunning winters day going to Polesden Lacy where we met a friend of Woody's whom I hadn't met before 

Most of the house was shut up for the winter except the main entrance and the servants quarters and the kitchens. Even the statues in the grounds were tucked up.


The light was lovely though it was chilly 


A little country retreat apparently 


There was still frost on the ground in places

The trees have beautiful sillouettes

We had a good lunch in the restaurant too

And time to go!

Some more wintery pics

It may be winter but the catkins are appearing


There is frost around the tips of the holly


Cobwebs in the mist where we live


One on the oast


And draping around the carports.

Next stop Dorset!

Love to all xxx