A country walk
I should have posted this a while back, however as we repeated the walk yesterday, it reminded me that this post was in abeyance and still current.
It has been a lovely warm and bright day here in Peterborough. It has been a lazy one for us finished off by a nice long walk with Missy for her constitutional. The location is Castor Backwater and is off a lane of this terribly pretty village.Missy always seems to enjoy this particular walk. It is one we tend to go on when we have a little more time.
Wild in all her glory alongside the railway track which we have to cross to get to the walking area down by the river.
Sheep are normally in this field but today it was empty.
Safely over the Railway track into glorious unspoilt farmland.
With Deep Hedgerows
Looking back towards the Railway gates
Now moving to where the river is
Little one wanted a drink but could not get to the water as it is a steep bank so OH cupped his hands to make a bowl and got her what she wanted.
The river at Castor Backwaters swings back on itself in a series of loops and bends but it is still a pretty river and is a popular place for families and children as it is very sheltered and ideal for sunbathing.
There is lots of sprawling beautiful unspoiled farmland
Shadows captured in time
Looking from the river over to Castor Mill.
OH with his partner in crime. A few weeks ago she could hardly walk and now due to the meds etc she is on is springing around like a puppy. She is always smiling. She even went for a bit of a paddle. It is so pleasing to see.
I had not appreciated that this site was here and we have been coming here for years. There is a lot of history in Peterborough itself but unlike a lot of other places quite a lot of the history is underground. I had not appreciated that this site existed. You would not think such a settlement had or was there as it is just exceptionally pretty countryside. The link for further information if you are interested for Durobrivae is here:
Today as I have said Missy went for a bit of a paddle. There is a film but have not worked out how to do these yet!
I hope you have all had a lovely day.
Catch you soon.
Pattypan
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Lovely photos, feel like I've had a walk in the country.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely walk that was - sounds like everyone enjoyed it. Interesting to read how active the Romans were in this area.
ReplyDeleteHi BB, it is a lovely walk and within about five miles of Peterborough City Centre. Lincoln is better known for its Roman connection and its Cathedral but Peterborough has an awful lot of mixed history. The Cathedral in Peterborough is lovely too and has an area dedicated to Catherine of Aragon.
ReplyDeleteTake care Tricia x