Taken on a damp and misty bike ride near Biddenden.

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

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

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

Late Summer / Autumn is a great time to be up early. This sunrise really shows off the trees in…

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

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

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

Looking a bit more like summer after all the rain.

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

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

A buzzard hunting in the plots at Bedgebury Pinetum.

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

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

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

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

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

It was the perfect day to visit Bayham Abbey, another historic and beautiful spot we’re lucky to have very close.

A glorious sunny day and lock down restrictions eased enough to go for a walk with family.

Some of the largest trees in the world, the ones at Bedgebury aren’t nearly as large as the ‘wild’ ones…

Lamberhurst Churchyard has an amazing display of spring bulbs particularly the daffodils and snowdrops.

A walk between Benenden and Cranbrook. This felled beech tree made the perfect picnic spot and a decent-ish photo, nice…

Kilndowns beech avenue in the snow.

Walking near Benenden in Kent, it was muddy!

A winter walk from home around the Scotney estate.

Exploring the coast near Deal.

Covid means we can’t go exploring, luckily Bedgebury is within walking distance and unusually quiet.

Cycling around a different part of Bewl Water and looking down at the reservoir.

Taking photos of my niece going around Go Ape in Bedgebury.

Stunning foliage in the grounds of Scotney Castle.