Outibridge in the Upper Don River Valley

 

This morning was sunny so it was just the right day for a drive and a walk.  Mr P was happy to drive us to an area which is still not far from where we live.  As usual he sat in the warm car and I went for a short walk and took some photos.

This time the drive was along the Upper Don River Valley to the village of Outibridge (pronounced by the locals as "oo" not "ow") and then along some country lanes that overlook Wharncliffe Crags. The name of the place gives the clue to the terrain there. There are ancient woodlands on a rocky escarpment as well as newer tree plantations with good walking trails, but they'll have to wait for another day when it's less muddy underfoot.

Back in Outibridge there's a pretty public park, walks along by the river and one or two independent businesses.  As there's a one-way road system around the village we didn't go by the shops to see how they're getting on in these difficult days.  

The public park and the village are surrounded by hills that are covered by tree plantations.  The woods stretch along the Upper Don River Valley.

crab apples are still clinging to a crab apple tree

ivy and copper beech leaves

I believe these are turkey tail fungi at home on an old tree trunk.

This pine tree, presumably dead, has carvings of wildlife.  

There's a memorial garden in one corner of the park with a war memorial plaque and bench like the one in our local village of Bradfield.  

I'll leave you with some views of the farmland overlooking Outibridge and this friendly horse who was happy to pose for the camera and thankfully well covered up against the cold and wet weather we've had lately.

Thank you once more for your visit.  Have a good day!