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Herstmonceux Castle

The amazing (but very hard to spell) Herstmonceux Castle.

Rhossili Bay

The whole of Gower was just beautiful.

Climbing Snowdon

Another trip up Snowdon without clear skies. We went up the Watkins path this time, much, much quieter and very…

Happisburgh Lighthouse

I really like the back colours rolling in over the fields surrounding Happisburgh lighthouse.

Scotney Castle

One day I will get the perfect photo of this place!

Kilndown Sunrise

Getting up early to go and work on my new house has its advantages when the view is like this.

Oast House Sunset

I’m really pleased with this sunset photo taken from my parents garden.

Kent Barley Field

I think this photo of wind blowing through a field of barley is my favourite taken so far.

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Spring Bluebells

Spring Bluebells

It’s always a sign spring is arriving when the bluebells start coming out. I always find them very difficult to…

Matthew May 1, 2022
Spring in Bedgebury Pinetum

Spring in Bedgebury Pinetum

Yet another photo from Bedgebury. Spring is on the way!

Matthew March 2, 2022
Kilndown Woods

Kilndown Woods

A beautiful and sunny winters day, perfect for walking the dog in Kilndown woods.

Matthew January 29, 2022
Kent Countryside in Mist

Kent Countryside in Mist

Taken on a damp and misty bike ride near Biddenden.

Matthew January 16, 2022
Bedgebury Forestry Work

Bedgebury Forestry Work

One of the quieter and lesser visited parts of Bedgebury forest where some diseased trees needed to be cleared.

Matthew January 13, 2022
Bedgebury Christmas Lights

Bedgebury Christmas Lights

Last night I went around Christmas at Bedgebury. As usual it was very busy but great to see the Pientum…

Matthew November 22, 2021
Bedgebury Pinetum in Autumn

Bedgebury Pinetum in Autumn

Despite being the home of the national conifer collection Bedgebury still has an amazing selection of Autumn foliage colours.

Matthew October 22, 2021
Walking in Wales

Walking in Wales

An amazing but long walk from Capel Curig to Swallow Falls (near Betws-y-Coed) and back.

Matthew September 23, 2021
Ffestiniog Railway

Ffestiniog Railway

A rest day from walking, we went on the Ffestiniog Railway, can’t beat a steam train!

Matthew September 22, 2021
Fairy Glen Betws-y-Coed

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…

Matthew September 21, 2021
Climbing Snowdon on the Rangers Path

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…

Matthew September 20, 2021
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Another visit to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, this time we took a longer walk to the bottom of the valley for…

Matthew September 19, 2021
Parkland and Trees in Autumn Mist

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…

Matthew September 16, 2021
Goudhurst High Street from the Church Tower

Goudhurst High Street from the Church Tower

One of the amazing views across the Kent countryside from the top of Goudhurst Church Tower.

Matthew September 12, 2021
Romney Marsh

Romney Marsh

Yesterday was the annual Ride and Stride sponsored bike ride. As we had a mixed group we went to the…

Matthew September 12, 2021
Sunlight in Bedgebury Pinetum

Sunlight in Bedgebury Pinetum

Another photo from Bedgebury Pinetum, this time a very sunny summer morning with the light coming through the trees.

Matthew September 7, 2021
Kent Countryside

Kent Countryside

Looking a bit more like summer after all the rain.

Matthew August 21, 2021
Pleasingly Symmetrical View

Pleasingly Symmetrical View

A very pleasingly symmetrical view on a walk near Sissinghurst Castle.

Matthew July 30, 2021
Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens

A glorious sunny day to visit Kew Gardens.

Matthew July 21, 2021
Himalayan Fir Pine Cone

Himalayan Fir Pine Cone

A dramatic dark fir cone on this fir tree in Bedgebury Pinetum.

Matthew July 8, 2021
Buzzard Hunting

Buzzard Hunting

A buzzard hunting in the plots at Bedgebury Pinetum.

Matthew July 1, 2021
Bee Orchid

Bee Orchid

I love an orchid, this Bee Orchid is really unusual and I felt lucky to see it.

Matthew June 15, 2021
Oxford

Oxford

A short break to the city of Oxford.

Matthew June 11, 2021
Oxford Botanic Gardens

Oxford Botanic Gardens

A pitcher plant inside one of the hot-houses at Oxford Botanic Gardens.

Matthew June 10, 2021
Len Valley

Len Valley

Len Valley is quite a special place for me. My sisters and I all belonged to Len Valley Venture Scouts,…

Matthew May 30, 2021
Folkstone Harbour

Folkstone Harbour

Not the best photo, but a trip to Folkstone harbour in the sunshine. Excellent food and drink venues on the…

Matthew May 28, 2021
Leith Hill

Leith Hill

As restrictions lift further I was able to drive and meet up with a couple of friends for a MTB…

Matthew May 15, 2021
Spring Lambs

Spring Lambs

A lovely day for a walk around Scotney Estate and came across these lambs playing around an oak tree.

Matthew April 25, 2021
Bedgebury Cherry Blossom

Bedgebury Cherry Blossom

Slightly later (and busier) this year but the cherry blossom avenue at Bedgebury Pinetum still looks great.

Matthew April 14, 2021
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