Chipping. More Photos

Heading out of the lovely village of Chipping. Martin and Dave lead the way.

Walking in February has it's benefits.

The early bird catches the worm.

Taking advantage of an abandoned digger, is the second best option for the stragglers.

Off again, John's determined not to get caught out a second time.

The rest of the group, playing catch up.

Blue faced Leicesters. But not a blue face among em. Have some rams from a neighbouring farm, seized their opportunity to sow their wild oats.

While the farmers back was turned.

He said he'd take her out for a run on Valentines Day

Look, no hands!

This small plough looks like it may have been made by the local blacksmith.

This rams head May well appear again at the next Beltane pagan festival, where goings on will be going on. 

A restoration project was underway at this farmstead.

A small lime burning kiln.

Lunch time by  Greystoneley Brook

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A steep climb up, out of the valley.......

.......brought us to this old telephone box, said by some, to be the centre of Great Britain.

The telephone was even in working order, but you could only pay by card. And it wasn't fourpence either.

Careful as you go.

A pause and a smile for the usual.

And one of me, courtesy of Mike.

A larger lime kiln? or a punishment cell for recalcitrant serfs?
Like the one in the photograph. ,,,, only kidding Paddy

After a final coffee stop by the lime kiln? we head back on the road to Chipping.

Where mine host Martin, kindly supplied us all with a glass of shandy. Cheers again Martin.
DK