Getting in training

I thought it was about time I got in some training for my fast-approaching climb of Snowdon, so last Monday I spent the day walking around Cannock Chase and Shugborough with Jill (and her dogs which, being significantly smaller than Barney, I kept tripping over). It was a beautiful day, though a little hot for my liking at times, and I even spotted deer in the woods. A few photos are below, the rest are here.

Through the woods above Milford Common

I love all the different shades of green

Grazing deer

This tree trunk looks like it has a face in it

Looking back along the canal from Shugborough

What happened to the slightly more delicately phrased 'Mind the child'?

Sponsored walk

I've been on an eight mile sponsored walk today. We went on a circular route starting at Milford Common which took us over Cannock Chase, through the Sherbrook Valley, along the Trent and Mersey Canal, through the Shugborough Estate and then back to Milford. The views across the Chase were magnificent, but unfortunately we spotted no deer. I don't do enough walking- when I do go I love it, but I just never seem to get round to it. Perhaps today will give me the motivation to do more.


Trent & Mersey Canal


I wouldn't argue with him!


View from the top of the Chase


Essex Bridge-the longest packhorse
bridge in England


Moi!