Getting out and walking in my local area.

I have mentioned in previous blogs how I love nature and would love to live somewhere closer to the sea and the countryside.

But for now, I have decided to also explore what is on my doorstep, be it a short drive or walk from home.

So I shall share a few of the places I have recently walked.

This is a lane in Cheltenham called Bushcombe Lane.  The area of Woodmancote has been around since 1170 with water mains being installed in 1891!

The houses going up the lane are just incredible.  But the whole area is way out of my budget, starting at a minimum of £400k!

I have never in all the 36 years I've lived in this town walked up here.  I have been on Cleeve Hill in the distance many times, but I will definitely be back to do a longer walk.

This view at the top of the road looks over to Winchcombe in the distance.

I  just loved the name of this house.

I walked along the road running parellel to the hill and down Stockwell Lane another tranquil but very steep hill.  I would not fancy being here in the ice!

I love that the village has this great signpost.  It reminded me of a trip me and my best friend did to Norfolk back in 2023 and saw so many different signs.

The second walk I did required no driving as it was a walk from home.  Admittedly to get to the initial start of the countryside, I have to go through both housing and industrial estates.  But not to be deterred after a couple of miles, here we are.

I so enjoy the chance to take time to notice the small details of which when in a vehicle or just generally you just ignore.

The detail on a simple Dandelion head is amazing.
 

This house is the station house for the train track, which I really like. It has incredible views, and just look at the Honeysuckle bush!  I rarely seem to see Honeysuckle these days and it smells so nice as well as looking lovely.

It is a shame you can't smell this Buddliea, as wow, it was just so delicate but amazing.

I think May is my favourite month, everywhere is so green and lush, and the blossom just lifts your spirits.

My walk was a simple one, following a country lane ending up at my local garden centre.  

The scone was so big I took half home for later!

Again, another great spot to work on my crochet and enjoy listening to people chatter and the stream which ran beside the cafe.