A day exploring North Devon

So yesterday was a drive, stop and visit kind of a day, which was great. Just pick a place then look on Google maps and see where else fancy stopping.

We started with a planned stop to Tarr Steps a place I knew from my childhood.

We did the circular walk which was lovely running also side the river then up into the woods.

We came across more coins in logs, I'd love to know why and when this was started.

Then we took the road that lead us up to to the moors and the joy of having a campervan is not only can you sleep in it bit you have all your food with you!!

What a view lunch was and time for a little knitting of my Road to Happiness Cardi.

On route to our next stop we were lucky enough to see a group of Exmoor Ponies. 

We then headed to South Molton and had a walk around.

We both looking around Churches when we visit places and we came across one that sadly looked like it was barely used now.

The graves were so elaborate in the 1800's.

After a short stop we found a lovely little stop off that sold lovely gifts.

We bought some goodies then we're heading back to the campsite, but I spotted Dulverton was on the return trip so we stopped and shared some dinner at The Bridge Inn pub right on the river bank.

I managed to get a row in too, what a place to sit, look and relax, although the concrete was a little uncomfortable after a while!

Then we had a little walk around the town and found another lovely Church where the light was amazing shining on it.

On the way back to Stan I saw a brilliant pub sign too.

Today will be the last adventure out for now and it will involve a National Trust Property so it is sure to be good. 

Age 54!

My birthday was celebrated away in Stan at a camp site in North Devon. 

It has two streams running either side and this beautiful house as you enter the site with a waterwheel and Gemma Puddle Ducks!!

For the first time we set up the awning and as it is called a "driveaway" we did just that and it stayed up!

So much easier as you can leave fold up chairs and bits in it and just take Stan off on an adventure.

The first stop was Barnstaple as Lidl sent me a notification that I had a birthday cookie I could redeem! I also realised I had £10 free voucher too. So using the store locator found a near by one and off we went to buy treats and a matt for stepping on between the van and the awning.

One of the meals we wanted out was fish and chips so my birthday meal was classic Cod, Sausage, Chips and mug of Tea!  But these where no ordinary chips, oh my goodness they were delicious. Apparently a Yorkshire way of cooking that made them orange on the outside, but so fluffy inside.

From Barnstaple we then headed over to Lynton, a lovely picturesque drive and some incredibly windy roads!

The town has some lovely gift shops l, but I wanted to do a walk first which never done even though I must have visited here about half a dozen times!

The walk is through woods and owned by the National Trust called Watersmeet.

There are two paths, one that runs by the river and the other that goes through the woods, they both end up at the same place, the Trust Cafe! 

So we headed on the river path as I just love the sound of the water.  On route we came across a painted pebble which we will relocate somewhere else for the next person to find. 

The path was quite steep in places certainly got the heart going! 

We then after about an hour of walking with taking pictures ended up at the Café. 

Was a real treat to have not just one but two Robin's come to say hello! 

On the walk back we came across this log full of coins, I wonder how old some of them are? 

I love the seeing the river running through the town and the row of houses are so picturesque, sadly most are now holiday let's though. 

We then headed down to the front where the tide was in. 

Along the path is a great statue aswell which I love. 

The drive back over Exmoor was stunning, just huge expanses of moorland and sky. 

So there we are, now into the next year of life, let's see what adventures happen next!! 

WWT Steart Marshes

Heading off on a break to North Devon with my partner.

I like to break up the journey and we found a great place to visit on route that is contect with WWT. 

Amazingly it is a free place to visit and considering the size of it I was amazed. 

Here's some picture postcards and videos of day one of our trip.

Then we headed along lots of country lanes to the campsite the journey was very scenic.

I just love this video overlooking the water seeing the clouds over the water. 

I also love being able to locate what it is I'm looking at across the water and seeing the Welsh coastline.

Until the next time. 

Stripes Are Us Socks new pattern release

So a few months back I cast on and designed a new sock pattern.

The pattern is knitted from toe up with a heel flap construction.  It has a lovely textured stitch pattern that keeps you interested, but at the same time not being too complicated.

I love to take my knitting out with me and these socks have had a journey that I wanted to share with you as to where they where knitted. 

If you would like to buy the digital download pattern then head over to either Ravelry, Love Crafts or my Etsy shop where you can purchase the pattern and make your own lovely pair of hand knit socks.

National Botanical Gardens of Wales

The Gower, South Wales

Rhosili, South Gower, South Wales