Walking in the Cotswolds

 This week I am on a walking holiday in the Cotswolds with a group of friends. The Cotswolds is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) so plenty of beautiful countryside. Usually we meet up for a linear walk staying in different places each night. That puts a lot of pressure on you as you have to make sure you can do the mileage each day otherwise you won't have anywhere to stay that night. With increasing years we decided that this year we would stay in a central location and go out on different walks each day. This would give us much more flexibility.

This converted five bedroom barn was our home for the week. 

Views from the back of the house.

It is a stunning venue. I think I might be looking for excuses to just sit in the garden admiring the view.

Easter weekend

 The weather was perfect over the Easter weekend. I discovered another walk from my new home.

There is a nature reserve just a 30 min walk away.

The two swans were determined to chase the Canada geese away.

A colourful way marker.