A few weeks ago, I shared photos of my walk at Hanningfields Nature Reserve and Reservoir. We enjoyed it so much that we invited my sister, her husband and my niece to come with us a week later for a walk there. It was really nice to do this as I honestly don't think we've asked them to do something like this before
K headed instantly into Mr Toad's caravan.
I scrutinized my surroundings to see what were the pertinent features.
Mr Ratty's boat...
Mr Badger's home...
and some pancake-like fungi.
We traipsed onwards...
Coming across our first Wind in the Willows carving, Kwas the model child, posing for a picture.
CBC and I were excited to have a go at the Brass rubbings and had the opportunity when K was a bit nervous of doing it wrong (silly really, but she is a worrier!)
You could buy a sheet to fill in with the rubbings.
The light streamed through the trees shedding a gentle light of hushed magnificence.
We headed into the first Hide for a peek.
More characters were to be sought.
It was delightful to spend time with my beautiful sister.
We headed into an opened out area with a little make-shift stick hut!
My Father-in-law was keen to point out the more base exhibits...
It made me giggle when K was willing to mimic Mole!
The Eye of Sauron was upon this tree which had been attacked with crayons!
Toad was a particular favourite.
I lingered behind having spotted some unexpected late blackberries.
This was half my haul!
Moving slowly trying to spy juicy blackberries meant I spotted a bright Ladybird.
This is one of my favourite views. You can creep through the trees to see straight onto the reservoir. Usually there is water up to this point.
I eventually caught up with my companions who were examining cows (sorry Sophie).
This tiny shiny beetle caught my eye.
I gathered these resplendent acorns which I polished with my sleeve and slowly dropped them one by one into my Brother-in-law's hood!
We made our way back eventually. It had been a beautiful walk and we were so glad to get out on such a fine Autumn day!
xx
What a lovely time !! I am loving all the photos !
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous spot! My kids would love it too.
ReplyDeleteSo nicely done, not too disney.
Love the eye of sauron. Seen one over here too recently :-)
Hope you are well. I miss reading regularly and commenting, but have to put energy elsewhere at the moment.
Xo Jazzy Jack
I used to live just down the road from Hanningfield Reservoir in Wickford. It's a beautiful spot - one of many that I miss from living in Essex - and it was so nice to see your photos of it. Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! I loved The Wind in the Willows as a child.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell you and your sister are related.
What a lovely day out! Your niece is so pretty! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely time was had by all. I can definitely see the likeness between you and your sister. xxx
ReplyDeleteThis looks like great fun. It's wonderful to spend time with family when you can.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely family outing making memories xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day!The blackberries look delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteFab. WITW scared me as a child...we always watched it, but I thought it was creepy. There were quite a lot of 'scary' things we watched, like Terrahawks or "there's somebody at the door" Grotbags!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun walk. I would have been there doing the brass rubbings too!
ReplyDeleteA lovely family trip out.
Lisa x
What a fun place to go, esp. with a child! I love Badger - he is so handsome. Yummy berries! Glad you had fun -- those brass rubbings would be been very fun to do, I think.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the introduction to this lovely area. You look like you all had fun day out Kezzie. And always better for being seen through the eyes of a child methinks. That was the veiwpoint you were trying to convey wasn't it? hahaha xxxx
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All of the little details are so cute! It looks like a really lovely day out and I'm not surprised that you went again! :) xx
ReplyDeleteNice. I love places like this. I'm glad you shared it with your family.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely , lovely
ReplyDeleteGreat post and great pictures.
All the best Jan
that toad is really precious...so lovely you two went on a walk with your sister and nice. SUch a lovely place to stroll in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing to mind family memories of The Wind in The Willows, Kezzie. A must every Sunday morning when my boys were young, croissants for breakfast in front of another episode of Toad and the river friends. The boys even named one of neighbours "Toad" because he always had grand schemes which didn't seem to work out! Lovely photos, so pleased you had such a beautiful time. Elizabeth. xx
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What a delightfully wholesome day out! And one with free snacks too :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI visited here a few weeks back now, such a lovely little trail :) x x
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