Yesterday, we went on a walk that guided us through southern Clumber. Our starting point was the grand clocktower that was equipped with golden hands and Roman numerals. This tower was directly above an archway, adding to its majesty. From here, we followed the lake towards Clumber Bridge, passing the stone Clumber Grotto and brick … Read more
Today, we completed one of several walks around Clumber Park, The Bluebell Woods of Clumber. Our journey began walking through Hardwick Village until we reached a war memorial. Here, we entered a woodland of old oaks. As we neared the younger wood, the path was forged by bluebells. Leaving the woodland behind, we followed a … Read more
Today, we went for a walk from our woods, round Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve, River Don and the canal. From our woods,Down the road,Into the nature reserve,Up the hill,Through the fields,Down a narrow path. Into the nature reserve woods,Gaze at the distant lake,Spot a tractor coming up,Into the side!Watch the tractor going by.Further on, see … Read more
Today we went for a walk, starting at Wentworth village. We walked through the village to the Wentworth Estate. The first building we saw was the huge stone horse stable block. Further on, we came to the unbelievably grand Wentworth Woodhouse. In the distance we could see the mausoleum, which we saw throughout the walk. … Read more
On Monday, we went for a walk from the woods to Conisbrough Castle. The walk was about nine miles long. From the woods, we walked to the nature reserve. At the end of the nature reserve, we joined the Trans-Pennine Trail. When we came up to the first bridge, there were pink flowers on both … Read more
This week, Mum and I went for a walk from the woods to Cusworth Hall. First, we walked through Sprotbrough village. Eventually, we came to a path that went between a wheat field and a potato field. Further on, we were able to see our destination, Cusworth Hall. When we came to a right turn, … Read more
This week, Oliver, Mum and I went for a five mile walk at Lindrick Dale. While we were going up a road to the woodland, Mum spotted a topiary of a rooster. When we got to the woods, we spotted a ram called Arthur. In between parts of the woodland there was a golf course. … Read more
Who could have imagined that this three-and-a-half mile walk would reveal some of the most breathtaking scenery that we have ever witnessed; taking in water, vast coniferous woodland, moors and a big dollop of history to boot. Modelled on Lancaster Castle, even the reservoir’s valvehouse was a striking start to our walk. Winding up a … Read more
Today, we embarked on our longest walk to date: 8.5 miles around Carsington Water. Starting at the visitor centre, we made our way across the dam. At the other end, we found a huge stone with a plaque containing lots of facts about the reservoir. A little further on, there was a memorial for the … Read more
Today, we walked the five miles around Clumber Lake. The lake was created by damming the River Poulter in 1772 and took fifteen years to complete. The overflow runs over the dam and back into the river course. Despite the torrent of water, the ducks seemed to like the dam, too! On the other side … Read more