Last night I went around Christmas at Bedgebury. As usual it was very busy but great to see the Pientum…
Bedgebury Pinetum in Autumn
Despite being the home of the national conifer collection Bedgebury still has an amazing selection of Autumn foliage colours.
Walking in Wales
An amazing but long walk from Capel Curig to Swallow Falls (near Betws-y-Coed) and back.
Ffestiniog Railway
A rest day from walking, we went on the Ffestiniog Railway, can’t beat a steam train!
Fairy Glen Betws-y-Coed
The Fairy Glen near Betws-y-Coed is a natural gorge and beauty spot on our walk into town for a bit…
Climbing Snowdon on the Rangers Path
I’ve been up Snowdon quite a few times but this was my first time climbing the Rangers Path. So far…
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Another visit to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, this time we took a longer walk to the bottom of the valley for…
Parkland and Trees in Autumn Mist
Late Summer / Autumn is a great time to be up early. This sunrise really shows off the trees in…
Goudhurst High Street from the Church Tower
One of the amazing views across the Kent countryside from the top of Goudhurst Church Tower.
Romney Marsh
Yesterday was the annual Ride and Stride sponsored bike ride. As we had a mixed group we went to the…
Sunlight in Bedgebury Pinetum
Another photo from Bedgebury Pinetum, this time a very sunny summer morning with the light coming through the trees.
Kent Countryside
Looking a bit more like summer after all the rain.
Pleasingly Symmetrical View
A very pleasingly symmetrical view on a walk near Sissinghurst Castle.
Kew Gardens
A glorious sunny day to visit Kew Gardens.
Himalayan Fir Pine Cone
A dramatic dark fir cone on this fir tree in Bedgebury Pinetum.
Buzzard Hunting
A buzzard hunting in the plots at Bedgebury Pinetum.
Bee Orchid
I love an orchid, this Bee Orchid is really unusual and I felt lucky to see it.
Oxford
A short break to the city of Oxford.
Oxford Botanic Gardens
A pitcher plant inside one of the hot-houses at Oxford Botanic Gardens.
Len Valley
Len Valley is quite a special place for me. My sisters and I all belonged to Len Valley Venture Scouts,…
Folkstone Harbour
Not the best photo, but a trip to Folkstone harbour in the sunshine. Excellent food and drink venues on the…
Leith Hill
As restrictions lift further I was able to drive and meet up with a couple of friends for a MTB…
Spring Lambs
A lovely day for a walk around Scotney Estate and came across these lambs playing around an oak tree.
Bedgebury Cherry Blossom
Slightly later (and busier) this year but the cherry blossom avenue at Bedgebury Pinetum still looks great.
Bayham Old Abbey
It was the perfect day to visit Bayham Abbey, another historic and beautiful spot we’re lucky to have very close.
Romney Marsh Fencing Job
It feels like a long time since I’ve been anywhere new with the camera. This work day photographing a new…
Scotney Estate Woodland
A glorious sunny day and lock down restrictions eased enough to go for a walk with family.
Giant Redwoods at Bedgebury Pinetum
Some of the largest trees in the world, the ones at Bedgebury aren’t nearly as large as the ‘wild’ ones…
Daffodils in Lamberhurst Churchyard
Lamberhurst Churchyard has an amazing display of spring bulbs particularly the daffodils and snowdrops.
Bewl Water
The sun came out briefly so it was nice to walk somewhere slightly different. Again we’re really lucky to have…