The path on the south side of Breydon Water leads to Burgh Castle and the remains of a Roman fort. But we’re not going to walk that far. Instead, we’ll cut across the marshes and circle back to Great Yarmouth. But it’s still a tidy step. So, put on your hikers, and let’s go.
Breydon Bridge carries the bypass. 25th May 2020.
Not so busy today. I liked the contrast of the old and the new (new as in 1984)
A tern flies over the untroubled water: 25th May 2020
The terns (common and arctic) are summer visitors, overwintering in South Africa. In the distance across the water, you can see the platforms installed to encourage the terns to breed.
Gipsy cobs, my grandpa’s favourite: 25th May 2020
Back in the day, our marshes provided sweet grazing for Highland cattle. Now horses are everywhere.
It’s hot, I’m itchy, dust will help: 25th May 2020
The pumphouse: 25th May 2020
In bygone days, windmills were used for pumping water drained from the marshes into the estuary. These days we have this. It’s a bit of a landmark with no other buildings for miles around. It’s also where we’re going to leave Breydon to cut across those marshes.
Curious, he has to come nose: 25th May 2020
(I think he’s been using the same hair colourant as me)
Agricultural weeds: 25th May 2020
The walk takes in agricultural land. Poppies and various crops’ flowers all gathered together in a field corner. Note: it’s all organic around here, no nasty sprays.
And there, in a quiet corner… 25th May 2020
Hawthorn, pretty in pink, and the last of the year: 25th May 2020
This isn’t the end of the walk, but the path is soon to spew us out onto a road in a retail park and… one road’s much like another in such places.
I do hope you’ve enjoyed our little stroll. It’s been hot. You might be beginning to tire. It’s about 7 miles all-round. Well done.
Wow, that was gorgeous from start to finish. And there, a good walk in for the day!
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Thank you. It was a very enjoyable walk.
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What a wonderful walk. 7 miles is quite far for me but I enjoyed it. Happy Sunday, Crisp.
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Thanks, Susan. I’m hoping to repeat the walk, but in reverse, this week. You see different things walking the other way. And tbh, that’s be best walk there is without catching a bus, and we’re still being told essential journeys only. So… this could be my summer walk… week after week after week.
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Walking is essential to good health 🙂
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Not having a car, I walk everywhere. But without those buses, I’m now confined to the immediate environment. And with about 500 yds to the sea in one direction, about a mile to the harbour’s mouth, in another… I’m finding the potential somewhat restricted.
And the walk to Sainsbury’s just isn’t enough
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Thank you for taking us on such an enjoyable walk, Crispina. So much to enjoy during!
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Happy to be. But note, while I have included some flowers towards the end, I’ve held back on the rest, They’re yet to come. And damselflies and butterflies. Okay, one butterfly
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Looking forward to them all!
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Soon. 🙂
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They’re all beautiful! Once again I say you’re so lucky!
But I’m seriously attracted to horses. I’m almost sure I’ve had precious time with them in another life. To me horses are magical. I read ZEN OF HORSES off and on, it calms me.
Once again your Sunday Photos are exceptional! Thank you.
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My grandfather used to breed them. His favourite were the gypsy cobs. Versatile. The mini-car before the day sof the motor
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I seem to remember you saying horses were in your background.
I had a wonderful encounter with a Mustang named Chiffon during my trips to Idaho.
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Check your email inbox 🙂
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Wonderful! 💕💕
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🙂
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😊💜
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Such a beautiful part of the world you live in Crispina.
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I cannot deny there is a charm in living squeezed between the marshes and the sea!
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What a beautiful walk! Thank you for taking us along! 🙂 Love that chocolate brown horse!
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Yea, that one wanted to eat my camera. I think he thought it an apple 🙂
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Apple camera! Now, THAT’s a thought! 😉
Or, just a red-carpet horse! 😉
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Liked the attention. Yea, I could imagine him with paparazzi around him. Poser.
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🙂 delightful!
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Beautiful walk. Thanks for sharing. I’m an explorer of new paths—new to me. This is one I wish I could have taken.
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Tomorrwow I do it in reverse. Until they allow us back on the buses, this will probably be my usual walk.
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7 MILES!!!! Phew. So worth it, though, from what you’ve shared.
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Thank you. I’ve just come in from the same walk but in reverse. A much needed coffee, then I’m disappearing into the bathroom, rinse off the stickiness
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I had to look up the Gipsy Cob breed because I was wondering about the scale for those horses. When I saw a picture of them with a horse, I was surprised because I had thought they looked pony-ish! But I think it’s just the hoof floof that makes their legs look shorter.
My family is more into Percherons.
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We seemed to have mixed breeds on the marshes. Some of them are daught animals, used for the touristy carriages on the seafront. Others… I don’t know their source.
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