It’s always a sign spring is arriving when the bluebells start coming out. I always find them very difficult to…
Spring in Bedgebury Pinetum
Yet another photo from Bedgebury. Spring is on the way!
Kilndown Woods
A beautiful and sunny winters day, perfect for walking the dog in Kilndown woods.
Kent Countryside in Mist
Taken on a damp and misty bike ride near Biddenden.
Bedgebury Forestry Work
One of the quieter and lesser visited parts of Bedgebury forest where some diseased trees needed to be cleared.
Bedgebury Christmas Lights
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Felled Beech Tree
A walk between Benenden and Cranbrook. This felled beech tree made the perfect picnic spot and a decent-ish photo, nice…