A Nice Walk ( with photos )

[PeppermintPatty]

Those are great photos and what a lovely place for walking dogs. I find it interesting that at different sides of the continent, we took photos of the same type of wild rose.

 

[horseless carriage]

Today we went on a trail walk about 6 to 7 kilometres. It’s a rainy day but the walk was fun. The dogs loved it. This trail has lots of nice bridges and waterfalls. Here are some bridges, later I’ll show the waterfalls. The forest ferns are just popping up. View attachment 287556
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It's lovely to see where people live, thanks for posting that Patty. The New Forest where I live is mostly in the county of Hampshire, but it also encompasses the borders of the surrounding counties, one of which is Dorset. I live right on the Dorset/Hampshire border, on the Dorset side.

We have a television company known as Channel 5. They are running six hourly episodes titled: "Dorset, Coast & Country." The first episode was on television earlier this evening. Sadly I wouldn't have a clue how to link the TV program so that it can be seen by forum members here, but if anyone does know how, you will see what a lovely part of the world that I live in.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

It's lovely to see where people live, thanks for posting that Patty. The New Forest where I live is mostly in the county of Hampshire, but it also encompasses the borders of the surrounding counties, one of which is Dorset. I live right on the Dorset/Hampshire border, on the Dorset side.

We have a television company known as Channel 5. They are running six hourly episodes titled: "Dorset, Coast & Country." The first episode was on television earlier this evening. Sadly I wouldn't have a clue how to link the TV program so that it can be seen by forum members here, but if anyone does know how, you will see what a lovely part of the world that I live in.

Thanks for dropping by.
I’m glad you enjoyed views of some of my favourite places to walk where I live.

Believe it or not, I have a bit of an idea what it’s like where you live since I used to watch Escape to the Country and definitely remember Dorset south west of England.
I’ll try to find it on television. I do remember that the houses and landscaping in that area were gorgeous.

Do you have any pictures. ?

 

[horseless carriage]

Do you have any pictures. ?

Yes i do have a few, but the local newspaper has much better quality photos, so I have borrowed their's.

This is a Sunset over the beautiful River Stour. It's near to where it meets the River Avon. There are a number of rivers in the UK called Avon, our's is known locally as The Hampshire Avon.

Here you see The River Frome passing through the market town of Wareham.

Further up the The River Stour is White Mill Bridge at Sturminster Marshall. Before the railway line was dismantled back in the 1960's, the local railway station had to be renamed, owing to another station on the same line causing confusion with the name Sturminster Newton. Sturminster Marshall became known as Balie Gate. Just as a point of interest, you know that my wife is loves dressmaking, her favourite shop, more like a warehouse, is at Sturminster Newton. They have thousands of fabric choices and every kind of paraphernalia associated with sewing.

Here we are at The water mill at Sturminster Newton, same river. The mill and river are just a short walk from the village.

This is The Cerne Abbas Giant a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset. At 180 ft high, it depicts a standing nude male with a prominent erection (he's a big lad,) and wielding a large club in its right hand. Like many other hill figures it is outlined by shallow trenches cut in the turf and backfilled with chalk rubble. It is listed as a scheduled monument.

The origin and age of the figure are unclear and there is archaeological evidence that parts of it have been lost, altered or added over time; the earliest written record dates to the late 17th century. Early antiquarians associated it, on little evidence, with a Saxon deity while other scholars sought to identify it with a Roman/British figure of Hercules or some syncretisation of the two. If you click on the link it will take you to Wiki where you will find an in depth and detailed report about our giant.

 

[MarkD]

Just got back from a small walk in town today and thought I should post some photos from our walk at the Mendocino Coast botanical garden on Sunday. Here is a video I found online that will give an idea of its size, setting and variety of garden and natural settings. As you will see in the video dog lovers love this place.

Now here are my meager captures from last Sunday. By getting up early and leaving around 6 we got there when they opened at 9 am. First me and Ember near the ocean.



Heading toward the main garden you go through some enhanced natural areas.





My wife Lia dwarfed by the Gunnera.



Beyond the Rhodies and Dahlias and before arriving at the fancier Perennial garden, plant shop and eatery you come to this heath and Heather garden, unfortunately not bloom but always looks good.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Walking in and near the Redwood National Park, Northern California

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Gorgeous pictures. Can you tell us a little bit more about where you live and what you like the mist about the area?

Those trees have so much girth to them. They are solid trees. Here on the Island there is so much rock that trees don’t really get any roots down far enough so they tip over easy. Needless to say, we don’t get any types of trees that need a good root system. The land doesn’t offer that.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Yes i do have a few, but the local newspaper has much better quality photos, so I have borrowed their's.
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This is a Sunset over the beautiful River Stour. It's near to where it meets the River Avon. There are a number of rivers in the UK called Avon, our's is known locally as The Hampshire Avon.
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Here you see The River Frome passing through the market town of Wareham.
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Further up the The River Stour is White Mill Bridge at Sturminster Marshall. Before the railway line was dismantled back in the 1960's, the local railway station had to be renamed, owing to another station on the same line causing confusion with the name Sturminster Newton. Sturminster Marshall became known as Balie Gate. Just as a point of interest, you know that my wife is loves dressmaking, her favourite shop, more like a warehouse, is at Sturminster Newton. They have thousands of fabric choices and every kind of paraphernalia associated with sewing.
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Here we are at The water mill at Sturminster Newton, same river. The mill and river are just a short walk from the village.
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This is The Cerne Abbas Giant a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset. At 180 ft high, it depicts a standing nude male with a prominent erection (he's a big lad,) and wielding a large club in its right hand. Like many other hill figures it is outlined by shallow trenches cut in the turf and backfilled with chalk rubble. It is listed as a scheduled monument.

The origin and age of the figure are unclear and there is archaeological evidence that parts of it have been lost, altered or added over time; the earliest written record dates to the late 17th century. Early antiquarians associated it, on little evidence, with a Saxon deity while other scholars sought to identify it with a Roman/British figure of Hercules or some syncretisation of the two. If you click on the link it will take you to Wiki where you will find an in depth and detailed report about our giant.

These pictures are really lovely.

Do you ever go in a boat up the rivers?

It doesn’t surprise me than your wife would have a fabric shop near an old mill. That’s classic. Any good little town near water, has a mill. Is your wife currently making you anything?

At one time I had so much fabric but it disappeared, just like my clothes.

The giant on the hill is very interesting.
It’s actually mind boggling. The size of it is unreal, the precision, impressive and the details… well I can’t say I’ve seen anything like it.

Thank you for showing me where you live?

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Just got back from a small walk in town today and thought I should post some photos from our walk at the Mendocino Coast botanical garden on Sunday. Here is a video I found online that will give an idea of its size, setting and variety of garden and natural settings. As you will see in the video dog lovers love this place.

Now here are my meager captures from last Sunday. By getting up early and leaving around 6 we got there when they opened at 9 am. First me and Ember near the ocean.

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Heading toward the main garden you go through some enhanced natural areas.

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My wife Lia dwarfed by the Gunnera.

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Beyond the Rhodies and Dahlias and before arriving at the fancier Perennial garden, plant shop and eatery you come to this heath and Heather garden, unfortunately not bloom but always looks good.

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Hi Mark,
The video is really beautiful and the added music is nice. The dogs must love it there.
Where I used to live there was a Busch Gardens. It’s a beautiful garden with walking paths for miles. Here a picture of one area.

I notice that you like the green ferns also. They offer such simplistic beauty. That bench looks mighty comfy.

I didn’t walk today. I’m really burnt out. I can’t keep up with all you old people.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Today was a cooler day; 22 Celsius - 71.6 Fahrenheit so I went on an open walk in area I like. Since putting the collars on the dogs we haven’t found a tick on them yet or any type of activity insect bites so we are both impressed. I’m going to plug in an advertisement for this product since it’s so good. It was purchased at a great price from Amazon.

Straight Apple Cider Vinegar sprayed on keeps everything away from me.


What I’ve noticed about starting this weight loss challenge and including these walking and exercise journeys is that I’m not only challenging my diet and exercise, I’m also challenging my thinking patterns.

Striving for a positive attitude makes me far more aware of the negative and repetitive tracks I’ve got playing in my head. Now I’m actually challenging them. Even hurtful thoughts that are brutally truthful can be reframed into something healthier which I’m striving for and it’s really making a difference.

It’s still odd to see moss growing on trees here but it does.


A topic that’s come up here at the forum are good walking shoes. Nothing making more of a difference to long distance walking than a good footwear. In the summer I usually wear my light Skechers or Grids and in the winter a good pair of hiking boots . Mine are usually Keens or Merells . Wind River & Timberlands are good also.

This walk is only 3.8 kilometres so I will do a mile on my treadmill this afternoon. I really need to bring my weights up today also and start that and today I have the energy to do that. Yesterday was a total right off for exercising. I was experiencing burn out.

I like seeing the view of the other side of the bay here. It’s so pretty. It was a bit dark today



but the sun came briefly peeking out.



Have a great day people.

PS… I really enjoy reading others outdoor adventures. It’s both inspiring & enjoyable .

 

[RadishRose]

Just got back from a small walk in town today and thought I should post some photos from our walk at the Mendocino Coast botanical garden on Sunday. Here is a video I found online that will give an idea of its size, setting and variety of garden and natural settings. As you will see in the video dog lovers love this place.

Now here are my meager captures from last Sunday. By getting up early and leaving around 6 we got there when they opened at 9 am. First me and Ember near the ocean.

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Heading toward the main garden you go through some enhanced natural areas.

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My wife Lia dwarfed by the Gunnera.

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Beyond the Rhodies and Dahlias and before arriving at the fancier Perennial garden, plant shop and eatery you come to this heath and Heather garden, unfortunately not bloom but always looks good.

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I enjoyed your pics, but that video was like a piece of Heaven!

 

[horseless carriage]

Dorset is such an attractive county, just a thirty minute drive from home is the famous Jurassic Coast. the first three photos show the cliff face, then the steps down to the rock feature known as Durdle Door. Then a better view of Durdle Door.
In the next two pictures you can see the formal gardens at Mapperton and finally the heritage railway known as the Swanage Line. In the background of the last picture you can see the ruin that is Corfe Castle.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

All your pics are fabulous but that last pic of the train in front with the castle in the background is priceless.

 

[MarkD]

I enjoyed your pics, but that video was like a piece of Heaven!

I agree. Obviously the garden is popular with our demographic, especially those with dogs. There is also a lot of pet friendly lodging in Fort Bragg and restaurants with pet accessible outdoor dining.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Today I went for another nice walk. What a gorgeous day. It’s sunny with a nice cool breeze and a temperature of 21 Celsius.

The ACV spray is the best. I think it’s all I’ll ever use from now on. It works on everything.



There’s a cool stream to the left of this road that the dogs cool down in and get some water if they are thirty.

Being that it’s the weekend, many people are out boating today. It’s a perfect day for it. Here’s a picture of a sailboat during just that.



It’s a 3.8 kilometre walk with a quick pace.
It was a beautiful walk. I have much to be grateful for.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Today I did the same walk as above but started out much earlier to avoid the heat.
We passed a mom and her baby deer and some geese resting in the water.


It’s not a great picture of the deer. It was taken through my windshield which was dirty.

A nice little sailboat ️

 

[horseless carriage]

Voted Britain's favourite advert, it is for a product called Hovis, (bread.) The advert harks back to a time when bread was delivered to the home. In this short advert, less than a minute, you see a small boy pushing his bicycle, with it's handlebar basket laden with loaves, up a very steep hill, at the end of the advert, with all his deliveries done, he freewheels back down at breakneck speed. The local accent of the commentator implies that it's somewhere in the north of England, it is in fact in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Here's the charming, heartwarming advert and a still photo of the scene. The name of the road Is Gold Hill.

 

[horseless carriage]

Step outside of the village where I live and you cross the border into Hampshire. Not far away is Beaulieu (pronounced Bewley) it's home to The National Motor Museum. Rather than show you the cars, which you can easily look up, let me show you the place from above.

Not far from Beaulieu is Exbury Gardens, it's an absolute delight, there's even a narrow gauge steam railway which delights the children as well as a few old train spotters.


On the subject of Railways, Holmesley Station and the line that it served, closed in the 1960's along with a third of our rail network.
The track became a road and the station became a very popular watering hole now known as Holmsley Tea Rooms.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Today I did the 5.8 kilometre trail.
I started fairly early today since I didn’t want to get too hot.

It looks like the paths have had work done and there’s new wood put down in places.

The red berries are out now on the ground cover creating a whole new look and the

water from the rivers has calmed down quite a bit since the last downpour.

I’m striving for a positive attitude but some days it’s just not happening. I’m grateful for what I have. Trying to accept what’s actually happening….

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Today I went for a longer walk in an area I’m familiar with and it was wonderful. It was 22 degrees Celsius, sunny with big fluffy clouds and a nice breeze.

Walking here today was glorious. It was incredibly peaceful and I decided to do a loop walk and almost double my regular walk so did 6.8 kilometres or 4.2 miles.


Instead of letting my mind wonder and follow my thoughts, I decided to try and let go of as many thoughts possible and just completely ‘be in the moment,’ and it was heavenly.

Today I felt in complete alignment with my spirit …. listening for that all loving guidance and getting it. Grateful for the day !
Grateful for the walk! Grateful for my life.
I’ve had far more incredible days that not.

I’d like to walk 4 plus miles a day or at least work up to that which I seem to be doing. Today I didn’t see anyone walking but the people who passed me in their cars all smiled and waved. Another good thing about parking where I did today is that if I get there early, there’s less chance of me waking people up.
I really don’t want to be the least bit intrusive with my walking.

Passed this nice sailboat this morning.
A NICE walk.

 

[MarkD]

I went for a longer walk and old favorite in Rhinehardt Redwood Regional path in the Oakland Hills with my not ready for prime time young dog Ember today. We parked at the bottom near the Fish Ladder. From there we went along Goldspike the very steep Orchard trail to our favorite French Trail ..



..that follows the contours of the hills just down from the ridge ..





..to finally descend on Chown..




..to Stream trail and back to where we started. The pup did okay even off leash most of the way not barking once at anyone.

 

[MarkD]

Today we went back up to the Blake Garden in Kensington with Lia and pup Ember. Here is a video from the near the start of our walk which will probably only play on a computer, leastwise my phone won't do it.

https://flic.kr/p/2oUJBHS

Then I put what I feel were the 11 best images from today together in a Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQxLM These can be flipped through or played as a slideshow by tapping the icon that looks like a monitor in the upper right corner.

And here are few photos that didn't make the cut but which show some of the terrain not included in the slide show.

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[PeppermintPatty]

That looks like a lovely walk with your lovely wife @MarkD. That’s a handsome looking dog you have. It’s looks very Border Collie-ish; the smartest dog breed in the world.

Your wife has beautiful hair. I’m a true fan of naturally uncoloured hair; especially silver. I notice she uses 2 canes. Does she have some type of autoimmune disorder?
It’s great that she’s still getting out and that you can still walk together.

I stopped walking outside for about a week. Now I won’t walk by myself.

This is a new walk my family and I went on.


A great place for our dogs to get a drink.

 

[Pepper]

Lovely!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

This is another new walk my family and I went on.
Deer in our backyard.

 

[Pepper]

You tapped into my mind and soul. I'm referring to the pic of the country road above, the pic after the deer.

It looks like a painting I used to have and that painting reminded me of a road hub & me walked in Wisconsin.

I color printed it out and am framing it.

Thank you for your artistry and your mind reading skills.