Beauchief Abbey Walk

The sun continues to shine which makes all the difference to feelings of well being especially during times of going beyond the four walls of our home.  Mainly I've been walking in my usual local places, but yesterday we were in the Abbeydale area of our green city so we turned up a country lane that leads to public footpaths around Beauchief Abbey and the surrounding golf course. It's always a pleasant, peaceful place to park up and take a short walk in the Abbey grounds.

Beauchief Abbey cottages and gardens

There's an information board giving details of the Abbey's history, but what I wanted to do this time was to find a way into the churchyard.  At first all I could see was a drystone wall and beyond that brambles, ferns and other vegetation.  Then following around the wall I saw the gate, lifted the latch, the gate swung open and I went in.

Beyond the drystone wall is the golf course where groups of golfers were trundling their golf buggies around as they played their shots on the greens and a lady was in one of the cottage gardens so I didn't feel alone.  At the same time it was very a peaceful place to be. In the past I've posted other visits including inside the Abbey (click on the label Beauchief Abbey at the bottom of the page to see other visits). On this occasion it was good just to walk around the grounds on a sunny day.

Back up the lane there are some old stone houses with well tended hedges and no doubt beautiful gardens.

I didn't walk in the woods that day although there's plenty of choice as Ecclesall Woods and the Woodland Discovery Centre are close by.  It was enough to take time out and enjoy what our green city has to offer.

We're going to visit our son who lives in the English Midlands.  I'm sure there'll be photos taken of our trip which I'll share another time.

Thank you for your visits and the kind comments you leave on my blog.  Have a good day and a great weekend.

Out and About

Yesterday we went across town to get another box of grape juice for Mr P's home made wine.  We could have had it delivered, but on a sunny day it was an opportunity to take a drive out and return home by one of the many scenic routes.  While Mr P was in the specialist brew kit shop I did some window gazing.  The gift shop had gardening, home entertaining and outdoor living items on display.  I like the fox pattern on the sandwich bag and the bag with the hares on it. 

On the way back home we stopped at Beauchief Abbey which I've written about before, but it seems ages since we've been there.  The country lanes, the golf course opposite and the fields were looking beautiful in the afternoon sunshine.  The abbey was closed, including the churchyard, but I took a walk in the grounds and along the lane.

Close by is the Abbeydale Industrial Village where in normal circumstances you can take a guided tour of the houses on the site and learn about Sheffield's metal working past in villages outside the city.    I have been there, but a long time ago before we moved to Sheffield and found it very interesting.  It's a shame that the pandemic has meant that many museums and other cultural sites have been closed to visitors.  

Now the place is silent although the site keeper was there and briefly spoke to me saying that the place was closed.  Hopefully this living museum which used to host events and give tours will open again so that more people can find out about their local heritage.

Here are views of the village and the mill pond which is more of a lake than a pond.  I saw people walking along by the water which must be pleasant.

Finally we ended up in nearby Dore village which has two pubs and is a place where we shall go to again.  I had another stroll around by the church and village green while Mr P sat and had a welcome cool drink. It was rather strange to go to a pub again and we sat outside in a quiet area and enjoyed our refreshments.

Another photo along the lane by Beauchief Abbey.  I hope you enjoyed the drive around some pretty villages in our area.  Thank you for your visit.  Have a good day and I'll catch up with all your news soon.