Throw back to my trip to Laggan in Scotland recently.

As I explored around Glen Shira, I went to see General Wade’s bridge. This hump-back military bridge, built by General Wade and dating from 1731-2 no longer crosses a burn as the course was altered when the nearby Spey Dam was constructed in 1946.

I am grateful that I get to walk in wonderful places on a regular basis.

This year I have noticed how much cloud cover, and how grey the sky has been, much of the time.

The past week or so I have noticed that the air is often clearer, although often this is whilst it is dark, and only for a short while after sunrise.

Twelve months ago today there had been heavy snow overnight in Cumbria!

Going out walking early in the day brings some amazing views over the year. Sure, sometimes it is wet, windy, grey, thick fog, or just dark (using head torch)!

Other days I get treated to views like this!

I was struck by the number of different mushrooms I spotted during an early morning walk the other week. I took photos of 4 different types, although there were more.

I think this is likely to be a Tawny Grisette, although not 100% sure.

Heading out for a walk this morning, it was nice to experience a colourful sunrise after a long period of questionable cloud cover.

I haven’t been up there for a while, but a short walk up Kentmere in Cumbria last week brought me joy as usual.

I find it uplifting to see how the shadows are cast by the hills.

I spent a few days in Scotland last week. It was nice to get out and walk, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time watching deer rutting.