Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire.

I could not resist stopping here at Skelwith Bridge which is in the lake district. The sun had shown one of its brief appearances, so I took advantage of taking these
very idylic shots of the sun dappling on the water.......very tranquil!







A visit to Little Moreton Hall was our quest today....and well worth a visit. This beautiful Tudor building was built in the early 1500's and a testament to its architecture, although walking around inside was a bit haphazard due now to the uneven floors and walls. It remains one of a few surviving moated Tudor structures.

Gawsworth Hall, Gawsworth, Macclesfield.

After a somewhat miserable start to the day we were delighted that the sun came out just as we approached Gawsworth Hall. It was a beautiful Tudor Manor in lovely, picturesque surroundings. Gawsworth Hall even had its own chapel where marriages were performed, it was first licenced in 1836 and still used by the Richards family today.

Peckforton Castle, Cheshire

Over the course of a few days, we came across Peckforton Castle, Cheshire quite by accident...but it was a beautiful spot with equally beautiful grounds. Imagine my surprise when we came across these birds of prey, although some were tethered, they seemed to enjoy the attention. We then watched as they were let go to show off their hunting skills, unfortunately the dull skies did not produce good flight shots...oh well, always another day. I took the image of the Peacock as we were walking back to the car. Altogether it was a lovely place to visit, and better weather than was predicted.

Ullswater Lake. Lake district.

We enjoyed another couple of days at The Lake District and surrounding area.....Ullswater is a really beautiful spot....I did not know where to look first, we were surrounded by magnificent scenery. A Glorious few days well spent!

Sunderland Point. Lancaster Peninsular.

These images where taken over a period of two days at Sunderland Point. Very beautiful country side and lovely weather to go with it, although a bit cloudy at times. I was petting what I thought was a Cow for ten minutes until I walked away and realised it was a Bull! We walked a fair way to Sambo's Grave....who was an African slave who died as he reached our shores, back in the 17th century....he was aged around 60.....People still keep his grave in good order to this day.

Some more views

Ruskin View. Kirkby Lonsdale

Out and About

St.Patricks Church, Viking Graves. Heysham











The sun was out and showing great promise... so I thought it was about time to take some more images. After spending four beautiful days visiting Grange-over-Sands, the Peak District, Windermere and other places of interest we had leisurely strolls, glorious sunshine, stunning scenery all accompanied by a well informed partner......Fantastic!