Mr C and I had lunch ‘Al Fresco’ in the Bowring Park before making our way to Haughmond Hill for an impromptu afternoon walk.

After we arrived at Haughmond Hill Mr C didn’t set of on the more direct way up the hill as I expected he would. Instead he set off on what I knew was the longest trail which was a bonus for me. Mr C didn’t religiously stick to the trail and at one point I realised that we had gone in a circle and arrived back at a familiar viewpoint near to the start of our walk.

We retraced our steps to locate the viewpoint he was aiming for then walked along the ridge enjoying the viewpoints but failing (as I thought) to locate the ‘bench’ I really wanted to see.

It was only later that I realised that I had seen the back of the bench. It was the intriguing fallen tree shape at the end of a short path, the only path that I didn’t walk to look at the view even though the curious tree trunk was calling me to have a closer look. Ironically Mr C walked along the path to see the view and didn’t notice the log/bench! After taking in the view he retraced his steps to find me waiting for him by some delightful lilac trees.

After an enjoyable five mile adventure we arrived back at the car park just too late to enjoy refreshments from the café. Maybe next time