Almost running out of light at Stockbridge Down (not all that far from where we live now)…
I think I last visited over 20 years ago, and it’s lovely to see it hasn’t changed all that much (although having said that there are bits fenced off that I don’t think were previously?).
As well as having the most magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, Stockbridge Down is also a protected butterfly reserve (home to over 30 species), not that you are likely to see many at this time of year…. But, if you listen carefully you will definitely hear the echoes of the past as you wander – it’s home to an Iron Age Hill Fort and multiple Bronze Age burial mounds.
It’s a really beautiful place to blow away a few Christmas cobwebs with mere hours to go until a whole New Year is in front of us. We have high hopes for you 2019!!
2018 has been full of changes, and whilst it’s mostly been positive for us as we adjust to being “English” again for a while, it hasn’t been the easiest year for a lot of friends and loved ones. Here’s hoping 2019 brings lots of good things especially in the health and happiness department.
Have a wonderful New Year, however you celebrate it, and as always a big thank you for continuing to support my little corner of the internet! See you next year!!
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I love a wintery walk to blow away the cobwebs. The views and skies are stunning. #CulturedKids
Thanks so much Vyki! :) x
happy 2019!lovely photos
You too! Hope it’s a great year for you! Thank you! :)
I feel the cobwebs lifting just looking at these photos.
Hope 2019 brings lots of happiness and plenty of adventure xx
#culturedkids
Thanks so much Trish, I hope it’s pretty good to you as well! :) xx
Looks like a lovely day out! I love it when there are wisps of clouds in the sky it makes the photos! #farawayfiles
Thanks so much Hilary! :)
You always take the most beautiful photos. I hope 2019 brings you much luck and happiness – Happy New Year! #farawayfiles
Thank you so much Corey, that means a lot! :)
What a lovely walk, Emma. We really love wintry walks at this time of the year – the walks near my brother’s house north of Whitchurch are really good too. Thanks for sharing on #farawayfiles
Thanks so much Clare! :) x
Beautiful landscape for a walk, I’d love to visit Mottisfont too. Wishing you all the best for 2019. #culturedkids
Thanks so much Nancy! All the best to you too, have a great year!
What a beautiful way to bring in the New Year!
Thanks so much Scarlett! x
Wow what skies and fabulous photos! #CulturedKids
Thanks so much Catherine! x
I have a walk similar to this where I live and it’s a great place to go and blow away the cobwebs x
I love that at this time of year! Thank you! :) x
Such beautiful photographs, we live about 10-15 minutes away from loads of little trails much like the ones you have photographed, it’s so nice to get out and enjoy the fresh air.
Thanks so much! :) x
It really looks like such a peaceful and calm environment and I can see why it appeals to you so much.
Thanks Kirsty! x
What a beautiful landscape. Its lovely to have somewhere so picturesque to go for a walk xxx
It really is! Thanks Laura! :) x
The light has been so pretty lately hasn’t it. I love exploring the UK countryside and it looks beautiful here
It really has. Thanks Kara!
It’s really nice revisiting places you haven’t been to in a long while, looks like a beautiful place x
It really is. Thanks Rhian! :) x
We live 10 minutes away from here and agree its an amazing walk! We also like visiting Mottisfont which is nearby too x
I revisited Mottisfont in the summer (we used to go a lot when I was small!) it really is so lovely! :). Whereabouts are you? x
Happy New Year to you too. Love the pictures, they make me feel like bundling the kids into the car and going to the countryside.
I need to do it with my toddler, I think he was a dog in a former life, he has to burn off energy! :D x
Wow Stockbridge down looks absolutely stunning! I will have to visit one day
It’s lovely if you happen to be in this part of the world! :)