Out on the wiley, windy moors…
We’d roll and fall in green
I couldn’t resist one more romp on the moors before the heather lost it’s glow. It was a day of low cloud and mist as we clambered up the hillside, startling sheep. A long pause on the tops, to get our breath back, and on past the boulders.
Then plunging back down… and up again! Alarm bells sounded when I saw the ford sign. Would the water be high? But I needn’t have worried.
The last slog back up the hill, though, was almost a step too far. Good thing I was surrounded by beauty, somewhere along the Esk Valley Way.
Hope you fill your Saturday with beauty. Debbie usually does! Why not go and join her with six words?
restlessjo 
The heather is such a lovely colour. When we visited the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens last week, I discovered that we have heathers in Australia too, in our alpine areas.
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I think I remember seeing a photo. Incredible our world, isn’t it? 🙂 🙂
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The heather is gorgeous – and there’s something about cloudy skies that emphasizes greens. What a peaceful looking walk.
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If it’s sunny the heather fades in the photos but in the mist you get its full glory. I have to say I would choose sunshine but I was only too delighted to be among it again. It’s brown now, just a week or two later. 🙂 🙂
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I guess the ephemeral nature of growing things is one reason we appreciate their beauty – if we had things like this beautiful heather all the time, we’d likely not notice them as much.
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Maybe not- I love the 4 weeks or so when it’s out with a passion. I will miss that when we move to the Algarve. 🙂 I’ve just been admiring the nerenes in my garden. A definite sign of Autumn. Take care! 🙂
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Ahh, I’d forgotten the beauty of the heather on the moors…thank you for this beautiful reminder!
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It’s all brown again now but it was wonderful while it lasted. 🙂 🙂
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I love the heather on the moors Jo and the soft colours of the greens and pinks are delightful – a gorgeous set of photos 🙂
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It was a bit misty and murky and I wasn’t sure it was such a good idea till we got in amongst the heather. Then I was in heaven 🙂 🙂
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Lovely the heather is still out – the colours are gorgeous 🙂
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Isn’t the next line . . . . . .You had a temper like my jealousy . . . .can’t believe you have either?!!!
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It is! I meant to credit Kate and I forgot 🙂
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When does heather begin? Maybe seeing heather can structure my next visit to your side of the world. Those sheep photos are priceless. And there are boulders too. You cater for all my needs!
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Usually August, Meg, and lasts 4-6 weeks. 🙂 🙂 It really is the most beautiful sight! I believe Gilly has lots on Dartmoor too, but I’ve never seen it for myself. Maybe next year 🙂
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A lovely glimpse into your countryside; the sheep are so adorable. We don’t get sights like these in Singapore, so I am enjoying them vicariously through all your rambles!
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They are silly creatures but I guess the moors do sort of belong to them. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot for your company!
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Pleasure is all mine, Jo. I love visiting with you as I follow you on your walks!
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Ich bin gerne in dieser prachtvollen Heide mitgewandert. Wunderbare Farbenspiele 🙂 Ernst
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Vielen dank, Ernst 🙂 🙂
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