So, for the last few months it’s been difficult to get out and about so my walking has largely been restricted to the Plantations and the nearby country lanes. Last Monday we had our first snow fall of the winter and we’ve had a few more since, the last one yesterday. it’s not so cold, so there’s a partial thaw which then freezes overnight and so when the next lot of snow arrives it tends to fall onto ice, which together with ice formed due to compacted snow on the footpaths, can make it a little treacherous underfoot. Care is needed!
There was snowfall yesterday afternoon and this morning it was sunny, cold and frosty, so I wrapped up and set out for a wander.
Down by the Dougie 
Fabulous snowy photos, I love the canal shots especially the first one 🙂
Thanks Eunice
Everything looks much more magical in the snow.
Yes, the snow and frost – and even the mist – introduces some different aspects to the walks. I like snow – so long as I don’t have to travel in it. Of course we’ve not had ass much as you experienced up on Pendle.
I recently bought a book of photographs of Pendle hill which makes me keen to get over there. But even though it’s not so far away if I’m to stick to the rules and be sensible that will have to wait 😦
Hope you have a good New Year Shaz
Thank you. I’m lucky that I live so close to Pendle Hill. I never used to give it the appreciation it deserves.
It’s the same for most people – we don’t always appreciate what’s on our doorstep
As has been said – a bit of snow makes all the difference and there is more to come, so staying local will feel OK.
The Hokey Covid is getting rather tedious – “you put your lockdown in, your lockdown out, put us in tiers and mess us all about” – but being able to get out for some local walks in nice woodland and countryside helps to keep me sane. And the winter has added some different dimensions. But I am missing the moors and mountains.
I love it, the snow makes a regular walk, a different one. Devon has had a bit of snow but not much, so for me keep the photos coming!!
Yes, the white stuff, and other aspects of winter, adds a different dimension.
All the best for the New Year – we’ve a difficult few months ahead of us but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Beautiful – white snow and blue skies. We’ve not had much snow, but heavy frosts and icy pavements and footpaths can make staying upright challenging sometimes!
Yes, winter adds different dimensions to familiar territory – but dangers as well – and icy pavements are a particular concern as we get older. I’ve been taking one of my walking poles with me on my walks to help me stay upright!
All the best for the New Year, Anabel. It’s getting messy again down here in England (and will get messier with this bunch of clowns and incompetents in charge) but there is some light at the end of the tunnel. take care 🙂
And the same to you too! Things are messy here also, numbers increasing rapidly. Nicola has a statement at 2pm so expecting even more restrictions. Vaccines can’t come quickly enough.
having seen some stuff in the news this weekend, looks like they might mess up the vaccine programme too!
Take care 🙂
Oh, I know! That really worries me.
Ah well, we just have to make sure we minimise our risk of exposure and hope they eventually start to get their act together. As someone whose job is about managing health risks (in the workplace – but the principles are the same for public health in general) I find the whole way this virus has been addressed very frustrating.
I bet you do! It beggars belief. We are slightly better off up here with better communications and more competence but so much is still locked in to the Westminster sh*tshow.
Once again, we are being led by donkeys
Beautiful photos. A stunning stroll by the looks of it.
Thanks George. Not quite like the fells and hills near you but I am fortunate having some nice woodland and countryside I can reach by walking from my doorstep
Wonderful pics.
I love the snow, that crunch as you walk across and where it settles on the grassy fields that pristine white blanket. Great photos to capture your local view.
“The Hokey COVID” – that’s made me chuckle this morning 😂
Still some snow on the ground up here but rather treacherous underfoot with ice and compacted snow.
The snow cover makes everything so beautiful! It is a sight of a lifetime!