The Cotswolds in Spring

WE love the rolling hills, wooded valleys and lush pastures of the Cotswolds (sorry to be so clichéd).

We live on the edge of this beautiful landscape, which on a clear spring day such as last Sunday, is amongst the finest scenery in southern England.  Its gentle and comforting, like toasted teacakes and pot of tea.

Here are some of my piccies from the area around Wotton-under-Edge, looking out towards the Severn estuary in some instances.

Trudging up the deepest holloway path I've seen for years

Marsh marigold flowers

 

On the way home we popped into Lower Woods:

This is what spring is all about...breath it in!

The butterflies are coming

The butterflies are coming, or are actually here already!  So why not take the opportunity to let a little wonder into your life; the following article explains more: "Wildlife Trust's Butterfly bonanza"

Take a look at their exquisite Woodland butterfly leaflet to whet your appetite.

Bit early...

WE have been a bit premature this year with our visit to North Meadow NNR to see the snake's-head fritillaries - also it was rather parky to put it mildly.  However I could not resist getting a few shots - need to go back to get better ones however within the next week or so!  One local sage suggested that they were not so good this year - bit early to say in my opinion, but he may be right...