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 where surprisingly quiet (as were all the pathways I walked). The lack of fisherman around the pools led to me  enjoying an opportunity to explore new viewpoints of the pools. At one point I was privileged by the presence of a Robin sitting on a branch close to me. He observed me for a while before flying down close to my feet. What a joy that was

Today I met with a friend for a local walk, the weather was glorious. I enjoyed her company and sharing walking pathways that were new to her. As I set off to meet her I encountered one of my neighbours who was also setting off for an afternoon walk. We had a lovely chat before setting off on our different routes.

I was so busy walking and chatting that I forgot about taking photographs of our walk!

The destination of my Friday walk was the Bowring Park in Wellington. I chose not to walk  shortest route so that I could enjoy some other features on my way. My walk took me past Wellington Cemetery.

After my walk around Bowring Park I found a pathway that lead me into the cemetery. The park was busy and noisy but as I stepped into the cemetery grounds I found peace and tranquility. The contrast was quite striking.

On this occasion I enjoyed the peace and tranquility and I know I will be back to walk in that place again soon. I chose the shortest route back home which chimed with the peacefulness of my experience in the cemetery.

I needed to pick up a few grocery items so I stepped out from my doorstep combining my trip to the shop with my daily walk.