Exploring

Since mid March, Husband has been suffering from an achilles tendon injury, which has stopped him from walking anywhere. However, it would appear that it is (fingers crossed) finally improving. A gentle walk somewhere to test it out was on the cards for today, so we thought we would take the opportunity to explore The Estate.
Starting down at the village, we head up the Castle drive

The track we wanted then skirts to the right of the castle, past the stables and farm

Up over the Gallops, through some lovely old parkland and over the hill.

Now that looks like a nice place to live!
Wild flowers were abundant, with blue bells just beginning to appear in the most sheltered spot. This is somewhere in need of a repeat visit in a week or two!