I finally did it!

OK - dramatic title, not so dramatic blog. This afternoon I finally walked the Long Walk from the Castle to the Copper Horse.

Today was a glorious sunny day. Perfect for a relaxing walk. So after a Carluccio (almost wanted to write Brunetti) breakfast set off for the Copper Horse. It took us about 3 hours return (so for those who have done it you know that we took our time)! We had the company of joggers, families, and couples. Everyone seemed to be out enjoying the day.

We stopped a little over half way at a wood bench. Although about midday there was still an element of fog/haze on the ground. It provided a wonderful atmosphere as it clung to ground and wound between the trunks of the chestnuts. A few hundred metres off in a glade we could see the deer grazing. In fact, as we passed this very spot on our return we saw a lone stag that wandered almost to the Walk before he was chased off by a small child (not James!)

James picked up a stick and declared that it was his "mud and poo stick"! Hmmm :)

Reaching the Copper Horse James and Merrrilyn ascended Snow Hill whilst I sat on the path enjoying the view and the warmth of the sun on by back.

Upon returning to Regent Court I took some photos of the first daffodils and crocuses that are popping up in the lawns and gardens. Lynne - what do you think?

Photos are here. I'm sure there are familiar sights for those who have previously made the journey.