Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
You might recall that I attempted this walk last Friday (27 June). Due to setting off late and the ominous looking weather that appeared as I was walking I took a shortcut home.
Today, 2nd July 2025, I walked the complete route starting the walk from the nearest place to my home which is the underpass [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 3rd 2025
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As I set off for my afternoon walk I wasn’t undecided on which way I would walk. Would my destination be Apley Woods, Leegomery Pools, Dothill Nature Reserve or maybe a route around Wellington. I opted for Leegomery Pools, my choice led to me to find a new pathway linking my previous walks together.
The Pools [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Mar 28th 2021
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For today’s walk I retraced my steps after my planned circular walk picking up a prescription for my mum did not work out according to plan yesterday. I took time to look at the finer detail leading me to some childhood memories rather than the circular walk I had planned. I loved every minute of [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Feb 7th 2021
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… of the cooling towers
On Friday I climbed the Wrekin Hill, as did many other local people. The Wrekin was a good vantage point to watch the controlled demolition of the iconic cooling towers that have been prominent in the Ironbridge Gorge since the 1960s.
I am sad to see them go, they were part of [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Dec 8th 2019
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I met with a friend for lunch in Attingham Park. Lunch was followed by a leisurely stroll around the walled garden, woodland and deer park. By the time we left Attingham I had reached my target of 10000 steps for the walking challenge that I am taking part in.
Following my planned walk in Attingham Park [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Jun 19th 2018
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As 2014 came to a close, nature provided a glorious sunset.
22 Comments CherryPie on Jan 1st 2015
