Last Thursday, my daughter and I had arranged to walk Oulton to Hopton, 10-miles, mostly off-road. However, the weather forecast wasn’t good: high winds and heavy rain. So we cancelled. Oh, but my legs weren’t happy with that. So the day before (Wednesday) being forecast fine, I was up early and catching a bus.
I’ve already posted photos of the fungi I found that day. Now here are some of the other photos I took. Enjoy.
I bussed to Taverham and walked through to West End, Costessey…
Taverham Lane: 28 Oct 2020
I trespassed at Costessey Pits (formerly known as Taverham Pits) where I spoke to the bailiff about the possibility of a permit to take photos. More on that anon (I hope)
Smallest of Costessey Pits: 28 Oct 2020
Hogweed: 28 Oct 2020
It’s amazing what you find at the back of a hedge. I was looking for fungi. Found this.
Deer skull: 28 Oct 2020
From Costessey, Ringland Lane takes me to Ringland Hills, my destination. For much of its length, the lane runs alongside the beautiful River Wensum…
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… where there are swans…
“Good morning, Mrs Swan.”
“Good morning to you, Mr Swan.”
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“Good morning, Our Cygnets.”
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And… tra-la…
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Destination! Ringland Hills
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This photo doesn’t begin to show how steep that is…
But it’s worth the climb. Little over 50 yrs back, this was mostly heathland
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I picked up a bug along the way. I asked on Twitter what it might be (both Norfolk & Suffolk Wildlife Trusts follow me on @ineebrown51 ) I had worked out it was a shield bug but no one could name it more precisely
a Sheild Bug: 28 Oct 2020
Looking back as I left Ringland Hills by the road…
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Turn left at the bottom and head out to Ringland… where I stopped at The Swan PH for a coffee… such a life of leisure and luxury I lead!
And now the clouds were moving in…
River Wensum at Ringland: 28 Oct 2020
And the morning sun had drawn a misty veil over the valley
Looking over Wensum Valley: 28 Oct 2020
But I was ok, I was heading home: Back to Taverham to catch a bus.
I have walked this lane since I was a child but it took this photo of a car to make me realise just how tall is this oak!
Mighty oaks… 28 Oct 2020
I took photos of fungi and foliage and berries as well. The fungi you’ve seen. The foliage and berries will the Tuesday Treat.
I do hope you’ve enjoyed this stroll through an autumnal-coloured Norfolk.
A note regarding my internet connection: It’s erratic and intermittent. So I’ve uploaded the photos I might need for the early part of the week. If need be I can then slip them into the posts with the phone.
crispina kemp 
Looks like a very peaceful and serene place.
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It is. And it’s a walk from my teen years, and 20s.
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👍👍👍
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🙂
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I’m glad you still decided to take the walk. I enjoy all these walks and the photos of the flora you took.
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I shan’t give up my walks. But for the next few weeks I shall remain closer to home. Yet I am lucky in the range of walks available to me
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Yes, nature walks are important, even if it’s closer to home
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Indeed
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Beautiful, I know it well. ❤🙏
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You make me smile. From your biog, it’s clear you show much bravery and determination
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Hey, thank you Crispina, that touched me in my heart, you make me smile too. ❤
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Well, that’s two people smiling today.
You might like to take a peep at my twitter accounts: @crispinakemp1 is for the books, but I post photos and inspirational stuff on @ineebrown51
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I don’t have twitter unfortunately, but will see if I can take a look without an account. 🙏
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I think you can access but not leae a like or a comment
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Thank you for another lovely Sunday outing!
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Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. I never tire of that particular walk.
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So many beautiful areas for you to walk in and share with us!
Lovely photos, my friend.
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Thank you. Out again tomorrow. And I’m hoping to get out either Wednesday or Thursday, perhaps a walk along the beach.
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I think you deserved your coffee after the long walk! The light is beautiful.
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It was a beautiful day
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What lovely paths and trails –you caught the sunlight through the leaves beautifully. The deer skull was a lucky find. A reward for stopping and looking closely at what surrounds you!
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I was looking for fungi. Sometimes the fungus shouts at you. But mostly you have to search
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About how big is that deer skull?
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