I set myself the challenge for the New Year to #walk1000miles. If you break it down that’s just over two and a half miles per day and I knew that I could do that.
The problem comes when finding the time to blog about it and here I admit to not doing it straight away and suddenly two weeks have gone by.
Today was a beautiful winter’s day – with flurries of snow earlier in the morning. By the afternoon the sun had been out for several hours and the skies were a sparkling blue.
Just right for a crisp walk around Ickworth Park – our local National Trust property. Less than five miles away and free for us to visit as National Trust members, we knew that we would have a refreshing and picturesque walk.
Winter Trees
Winter Trees
The winter trees were stunning against the sky with bunches of mistletoe obvious in the bare branches.
Mistletoe in the winter tree
Although the going underfoot was a little muddy as we walked alongside the River Linnett, the puddles still contained ice.
Icy Puddles
As we reached the top of the hill the sun was setting behind the outlines of the trees giving a stunning vista before we returned to the car park.
Winter Sunset
Winter Sunset
Then home to a warm house and a hot cup of tea. We have so much to be thankful for!
Bridge over the River Linnet
Today’s walk: 3.04 miles
Walk total this year: 17.12 miles
Overall total daily mileage: 68.65 miles
(This surprised me – just how far I walk throughout the day!)
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