| Car parked, wet weather gear on and then it's up the
pretty main street in Colwinston to find our first stile into the
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This little pond, believe it or not, was
used for baptism by the Ebeneezer Baptist church around 1850.
Looking at the many cattle around now,
I'm not at all sure that that would be a good idea now! |
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Having checked the map, we progress
towards the Channel coast. Colwinston recedes on our horizon. |
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We descend to Sutton Farm, a grade two
listed building built by Ed Turberville in the late 16th century. |
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First, it's a case of look both ways and then cross
the railway line. |
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A remnant of a piece of agricultural machinery.
Some wonderfully ornate door hinges on an out building. |
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As often happens on these walks, we become an object
of attention for all the four legged beasties. |
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a meadow brown butterfly. |
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This four legged beastie took exception to us
entering his field and promptly chased us all out.
We were all wearing red, too! |
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So, we took a detour... |
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back over the railway line, a stream and
into a green lane full of damsel flies. |
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a very green lane indeed. There were remains of a
mediaeval village in fields on either side of this.
this would have been the high street I guess.
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Eight miles (and a hearty lunch at the Lamb and Flag
Inn in Wick) later, we are almost at journeys end.
Another pleasant half day exploring 'The hidden Vale'. |
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