The weather continues to be changeable. Yesterday we were sitting out in the garden enjoying the sunshine and today it's pouring with rain. Last week we went to Redmires Reservoirs since our daughter who's staying with us has never been there. The wind was getting up and the following day was even worse so we did well to choose a good day to venture out.
Hardly anyone was about and we had no trouble parking by the old iron bridge where there's an outlet stream that runs into the upper reservoir.
the Upper Reservoir - one of three
There's an overflow plug hole which allows water to drain away down it if the water in the reservoir gets too high.
Further along the road is Redmires Football Ground where our grandson used to train and play football with this local team.
a mural on the wall of the local pub
It was interesting to see that a fenced off obstacle course for dogs had been set up on an area of the field. Someone has been enterprising in setting up her small business out in the open air.
Then further along still we parked again in a safe layby at the top of a hill overlooking another reservoir and leading to a nature reserve.
Rivelin Reservoir
an Evening Primrose plant
our daughter D blackberrying ......
..... down the hill to the Rivelin Valley and then home.
wow, she doesn't even have to bend over to pick the berries. I love the drain whole picture and the house and the next 6 photos below the drain hole. you know i love old stone and these are gorgeous. i know you were happy to have one day away from the house, hope the sun shines soon on you again
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed this blog post Sandra. I know you like seeing the old stones. There are plenty of them around here. Piles of them are probably ready to be used in repairing drystone walls. Thank you, we've had some dry days when we've been out and about and there's plenty to do indoors when it's raining.
DeleteBeautiful views. Looks like a nice place to explore. That pink hydrangea is so full and pretty! How nice to get out and about on the good weather day!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many public trails that you could follow around this area you could try each one and see something different each time. We continue to make the most of dry weather days when we can get out and about.
DeleteA beautiful place to visit especially to see all those flowers. Dog agility is a very competitive pass time and trainers make a lot of money from it. That course looks well set up
ReplyDeleteThe dog agility course looks like a good one. That field and recreation ground is a good resource for those living in the area.
DeleteWhat a great trip and a beautiful area. I would have enjoyed it a lot and I am glad that the weather was good that day. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteWishing you still a wonderful time together, take care and have fun.
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N☼va
Thank you Nova for your kind words. We shall miss our daughter's company when she goes back home. We're enjoying our time together and making the most of it. :)
DeleteNice scenery! I love the flowers and the mural.
ReplyDeleteYes, beautiful scenery, flowering heather, nature trails that we can explore another time and a colourful mural made it an interesting drive out.
DeleteWhat beautiful photos of a lovely area, perfect weather too for your guest to see it at its best. I didn't realise those yellow plants were evening primrose, they look so grand amongst the other wildflowers. I love the cow mural, what a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteWe go to favourite places when our daughter comes to stay, but we like to take her to somewhere new. We have many reservoirs to choose from and some spectacular views from the top of hilly lanes. We enjoyed the apple and blackberry crumble that our daughter made as part of our combined cooking of Sunday lunch. :)
DeleteThanks for showing us this beautiful natural area. Finding blackberries is always a treat!
ReplyDeleteLove the funny mural too.
All the best, Linda!
Thank you Luisella. All the best to you also.
DeleteLovely photos. The weather looks good too. I love the mossy walls and trees around the old ruin and the mural at the pub. It looks as if you had a super day out. Monday was lovely here but yesterday was such a contrast, cold and windy:)
ReplyDeleteThe day we went out to Redmires was the best one regarding the weather. We didn't walk in the woods because of the danger of falling branches as the wind was strong. We look at the weather forecast and plan our days out and about or in the garden around the hours of good weather.
DeleteWhat a great tour you took us on, most interesting to see the plug. I loved the pub mural what a great place to stop for a break. So glad you managed to get some blackberries, looked like easy pickings.
ReplyDeleteWe have so many beautiful places in this area to go to with our daughter especially by the reservoirs. The blackberries were a bonus. Our daughter had a little cloth bag ready just right to collect them. :)
DeleteWhat beautiful views. The water is sooo blue! Loved the view in the wall and that mural. Oh, you can't beat berrying.xxx
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than a stretch of water on a good weather day. Glad you noticed the photo of the trees taken through the empty window frame in the old abandoned building by the stream. The mural is fun.
DeleteThis is a lovely walk you took us on. Super photos! So much to take in.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. I'm glad you enjoyed the walk.
DeleteAnother lovely walk. How wonderful to find berries and wildflowers too. The hydrangeas are a gorgeous color!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to have shared with you Marilyn.
DeleteSuch a beautiful walk at the Reservoir, perfect outdoors day to go berry picking and enjoy the time with your daughter and family!!! Looks like you have special memories there as well. Always amazed by all the wonderful places you go to visit and thank you for sharing your walks with us!! Blessings! Love!♡
ReplyDeleteWe're blessed to live in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Thank you Shayndel. Bless you.
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